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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 22h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €160 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Chester to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chester and La Rochelle is 1209 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Chester to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Chester to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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

Chester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Chester to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 22h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €360 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Chester to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 4:52 PM in Chester and 5:52 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Chester to La Rochelle train arrive?

Chester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1984+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Eustontrain
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 58m
€272–531
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
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
22h 45m
€81–151
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
22h 4m
€182–329
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
14h 56m
€155–386
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
11h 44m
Fly Liverpool to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LPL - LRH
9h 26m
€98–360
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 12m
€105–319
Fly Liverpool to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LPL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 38m
€111–322
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 12m
€161–540

Chester to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway

50Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

€272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,209.4 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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

You can take a train from Chester to La Rochelle Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 45m.

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