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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 19h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 7h 43m and costs €120 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central 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 10h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to La Rochelle?

The distance between Cardiff and La Rochelle is 1159 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs €300 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Cardiff to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Cardiff to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Cardiff to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs €300 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 19h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €410 and takes 18h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:02 PM in Cardiff and 2:02 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Cardiff to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, train, ferry, 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
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
10h 16m
€305–571
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
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
19h 31m
€98–206
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
12h 52m
€126–345
Train, car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
4. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
5. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
20h 36m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
10h 56m
Fly Cardiff Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane CWL - LRH
18h 1m
€103–410
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 12m
€122–299
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 15m
€131–314
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 43m
€126–486

Cardiff to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

10h 16mAverage Duration

€305Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,158.8 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place 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 19h 31m.

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