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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to La Rochelle is to ferry and car ferry and bus and train which costs €120 - €240 and takes 16h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to La Rochelle is to ferry and train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs €120 - €350.

How far is it from Cowes to La Rochelle?

The distance between Cowes and La Rochelle is 743 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to La Rochelle without a car is to ferry and car ferry and bus and train which takes 16h 51m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Cowes to La Rochelle, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cowes and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Cowes. It is currently 8:03 PM in Cowes and 9:03 PM in La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1906+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Cowes to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Cowes to La Rochelle by ferry, train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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

Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
7h 30m
€120–345
Ferry, car ferry, bus via Le Havre
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
3. Take the bus from Le Havre - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
4. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
18h 56m
€102–328
Ferry, car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
16h 51m
€126–234
Ferry, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 59m
€106–428
Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 58m
€145–372
Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
11h 10m
€147–377
Ferry, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 37m
€142–405
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
4. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
5. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
18h 4m

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) flights

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cowes to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 742.8 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to La Rochelle. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH), walk to Aéroport, then take the line 1 bus to Place de Verdun. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Well Road to La Rochelle via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Portsmouth International Port, St Malo Ferry Port, Saint-Malo, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 16h 51m.

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