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

The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 21h 1m.

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 1m and costs €160 - €430.

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.

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 Frankfurt, Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Darmstadt to La Rochelle?

The distance between Darmstadt and La Rochelle is 1168 km. The road distance is 981.7 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 10h 24m and costs €140 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m 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 Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt 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 10h 24m and costs €140 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 16h, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €430 and takes 7h 1m.

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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Darmstadt to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to La Rochelle is 982 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Darmstadt to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Darmstadt to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, night train, 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
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris EstTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
10h 24m
€147–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Mannheim central bus station108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)109
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
16h
€60–166
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Darmstadt Hbf to Paris EstNj
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
14h 8m
€98–418
Drive 981.7 km
1. Drive from Darmstadt to La Rochelle981.7 km
9h 47m
€150–216
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Angers Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochelle
21h 1m
€63–108
Fly Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 28m
€115–288
Fly Frankfurt to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)FRA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
8h 26m
€125–275
Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
8h 45m
€126–363
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 22m
€116–315
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 29m
€115–360
Fly Frankfurt to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)FRA - LRH
7h 1m
€160–430

Darmstadt to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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10h 24mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,168 km
Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Frankfurt, Offenburg Bahnhof, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 24m. 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.

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