There are 11 ways to get from Como to La Rochelle by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, 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- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
12h 40m€199–315Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MXP - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 52m€78–220Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
19h 14m€81–135Drive 1,006.6 km
- Drive from Como to La Rochellecar 1,006.6 km
11h 18m€162–234Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BGY - LRH
9h 56m€93–387Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
13h 23m€221–357Train, bus
- Take the train from Como Borghi to Milano Cadornatrain R17 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
19h 47m€99–159Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 10m€87–255Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MXP - LRH
9h 17m€78–220Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BGY - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 59m€112–302Fly Milan Linate Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 33m€147–359
Como to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Como to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 8h 10m and costs €85 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Milano Centrale, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Como and La Rochelle is 1385 km. The road distance is 1006.6 km.
The best way to get from Como to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs €190 - €320.
It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Como to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Como to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to La Rochelle is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs €190 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to La Rochelle Ville via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 19h 14m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Como to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Como to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to La Rochelle is 1007 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Como to La Rochelle.
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