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

The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs €75 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Darmstadt and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Mannheim central bus station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Darmstadt and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Darmstadt to La Rochelle?

The distance between Darmstadt and La Rochelle is 1145 km. The road distance is 982.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Darmstadt to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Darmstadt to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Darmstadt to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darmstadt central train station.

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

Darmstadt to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Darmstadt to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Darmstadt to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 16h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €380 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Darmstadt to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Darmstadt to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Darmstadt to La Rochelle train arrive?

Darmstadt to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Darmstadt to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to La Rochelle is 983 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Darmstadt to La Rochelle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 53m
€163–331
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Mannheim central bus stationbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 109
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
16h 5m
€55–111
Drive 982.8 km
1. Drive from Darmstadt to La Rochellecar 982.8 km
9h 53m
€148–214
Fly Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 28m
€118–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Angers Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus
21h 6m
€62–114
Fly Frankfurt to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 24m
€116–260
Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 25m
€138–336
Fly Frankfurt to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane FRA - LRH
7h 15m
€75–380
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 14m
€89–348
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 10m
€85–313

Darmstadt to La Rochelle by train

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9h 53mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,145.1 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darmstadt central train station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Mannheim central bus station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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