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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €250 and takes 19h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Colchester to La Rochelle?

The distance between Colchester and La Rochelle is 701 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Colchester to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Colchester to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

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

Colchester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Colchester to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 19h 49m.

Where does the Colchester to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Colchester to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 7:30 PM in Colchester and 8:30 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Colchester to La Rochelle train arrive?

Colchester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Colchester to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to La Rochelle by bus, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, car, or car train

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

Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
5h 6m
€90–292
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 38m
€61–229
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
8h 38m
€154–582
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
19h 49m
€72–241
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stop030
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle
19h 50m
€91–285
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 18m
€94–318
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 21m
€96–298
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
7h 46m
€144–397
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochelle
8h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to La Rochelle
10h 17m
€166–249

Colchester to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

52Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to La Rochelle Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, 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 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 49m.

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