What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Alsace to La Rochelle?

The distance between Alsace and La Rochelle is 993 km. The road distance is 854.8 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €210 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Alsace to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to La Rochelle train from?

Alsace to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train, bus or fly from Alsace to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €210 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 15h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 16h 34m.

Where does the Alsace to La Rochelle train arrive?

Alsace to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to La Rochelle is 855 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Alsace to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3196+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Alsace to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Alsace to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 56m
€218–346
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Orléansbus
3. Take the bus from Orléans to La Rochellebus 723
18h 16m
€81–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 25m
€89–163
Drive 854.8 km
1. Drive from Alsace to La Rochellecar 854.8 km
8h 35m
€135–194
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SXB - LRH
16h 34m
€107–303
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 35m
€99–305
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 12m
€109–310
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 34m
€113–323
Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 2m
€123–328

Alsace to La Rochelle by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 56mAverage Duration

€218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.6 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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