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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 9h 9m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to La Rochelle?

The distance between Bournemouth and La Rochelle is 1099 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Bournemouth to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Bournemouth to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Bournemouth to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Bournemouth to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 3:04 PM in Bournemouth and 4:04 PM in La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Bournemouth to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, ferry, bus, car train, 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 Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 54m
€147–555
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
20h 55m
€72–138
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
10h 36m
€97–303
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
3. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
4. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
17h 11m
€80–286
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
10h 1m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 9m
€84–295
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 10m
€90–290
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 51m
€94–326
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 38m
€91–307

Bournemouth to La Rochelle by train, subway, bus, and foot

49Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,099.3 km
Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to La Rochelle Ville via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 55m.

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