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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €220 and takes 20h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Bath to La Rochelle?

The distance between Bath and La Rochelle is 1094 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs €160 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Bath to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to La Rochelle bus from?

Bath to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

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

Bath to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train, bus or fly from Bath to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Bath to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs €160 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €220 and takes 20h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Bath to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Bath to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bath and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 6:11 PM in Bath and 7:11 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Bath to La Rochelle train arrive?

Bath to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bath to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Bath to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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 Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
9h 21m
€166–625
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
20h 59m
€46–220
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle
17h 16m
€79–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to La Rochelle
12h 57m
€103–402
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochelle
10h 16m
Fly Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
8h 31m
€97–231
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 38m
€108–353
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
6h 51m
€139–442
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 23m
€110–379
Fly Bristol Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)BRS - LRH
4h 41m
€119–314
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 41m
€110–333

Bath to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

52Weekly Services

9h 21mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,094.2 km
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Bath, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 59m.

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