What is the cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle is to ferry and bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 23m and costs €170 - €350.

How far is it from Channel Islands to La Rochelle?

The distance between Channel Islands and La Rochelle is 416 km.

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

The best way to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs €40 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Channel Islands and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Channel Islands. It is currently 6:37 AM in Channel Islands and 7:37 AM in La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2366+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Channel Islands to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle by ferry, bus, car, plane, train, or car ferry

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the bus from Granville to Rennesbus K12
3. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
9h 12m
€42–139
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Chauseyferry
3. Take the ferry from Chausey to St Malo Ferry Portferry
4. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
9h 11m
€94–191
Fly, train
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane JER - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 23m
€177–350
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
10h 12m
€77–198

Jersey Airport (JER) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

8Weekly Planes

5h 53mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Channel Islands to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 415.5 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Channel Islands, Guernsey and La Rochelle, France?

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands to La Rochelle. However, you can take the ferry to Granville, walk to Centre-Ville, take the line 2 bus to Gare, walk to Granville, take the bus to Rennes, then take the bus to La Rochelle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Jersey St Helier to La Rochelle via Granville, Chausey, and St Malo Ferry Port in around 9h 11m.

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