There are 9 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
30h 24m€286–539Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane CLJ - LRH
22h 42m€99–429Bus, train via Cologne
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Kölnbus
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
30h 29m€292–608Drive 2,188.1 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochellecar 2,188.1 km
24h 53m€350–505Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
37h 21m€105–185Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Paris Tour Eiffelbus
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
40h 24m€221–321Bus
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Orăștiebus
- Take the bus from Orăștie to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
43h 41mFly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CLJ - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
12h 8m€107–386Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CLJ - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 45m€124–357
Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle is to bus via Paris which costs €100 - €190 and takes 37h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 10h 45m and costs €120 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Mareșal C-tin Prezan and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Cluj-Napoca and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and La Rochelle is 2587 km. The road distance is 2188.1 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 30h 24m and costs €280 - €550.
It takes approximately 30h 24m to get from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Begoo, depart from Cluj-Napoca station.
Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle is to train which takes 30h 24m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €430 and takes 22h 42m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 37h 21m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Cluj Napoca to La Rochelle Ville via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 30h 24m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and easyJet fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) once daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–440
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Milan Bergamo, Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–420
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Nantes Atlantique Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Munich, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €190–650
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Munich, Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €190–650
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–480
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €43–47
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €33–39
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €190–320
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- 0724 122 272
- contact@euro-fratello.ro
- Website
- euro-fratello.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Köln
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- euro-fratello.ro
- Phone
- +40 230 560 555
- tarsin_irlanda@yahoo.com
- Website
- tarsin.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Köln
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–150
- Schedules at
- tarsin.ro
- Phone
- +373 78 59 59 59
- partners@begoo.md
- Website
- begoo.md
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Schedules at
- begoo.md
- Adults
- €120
- Student
- €120
- Retiree
- €120
- Children
- €70
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0040374557200
- Website
- romfour.com
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Paris Tour Eiffel
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–180
- Schedules at
- romfour-door2door.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4 0250 997
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Orăștie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- normandia.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Orăștie to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €210–320
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Begoo, arrive at Paris station.
La Rochelle is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 5:00 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 4:00 PM in La Rochelle.
Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle is 2188 km. It takes approximately 24h 53m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to La Rochelle.
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