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How to get fromChichester to La Rochelleby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chichester to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car train

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane LGW - LRH
    5h 28m
    €92–282

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    9h 28m
    €251–460

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chichester to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar car
    11h 40m
    €114–327

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 15m
    €96–199

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 55m
    €100–272

  6. Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane STN - LRH
    7h 13m
    €97–372

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    9h
    €102–257

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Maloferry ferry
    2. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    19h 46m
    €126–253

  9. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chichester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar car
    9h 28m
    €264–336

Chichester to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Chichester to La Rochelle Ville via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to La Rochelle - Bus Station via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 15m.

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