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

The cheapest way to get from Douai to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douai to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Douai and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Douai to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Douai and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Douai to La Rochelle?

The distance between Douai and La Rochelle is 673 km. The road distance is 661.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Douai to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Douai to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Douai to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Douai station.

Train or bus from Douai to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Douai to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Douai to La Rochelle train arrive?

Douai to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Douai to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Douai to La Rochelle is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Douai to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2522+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Douai to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Douai to La Rochelle by train (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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Douai to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 45m
€82–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus FlixBus 757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 21m
€40–75
Drive 661.3 km
1. Drive from Douai to La Rochellecar 661.3 km
6h 24m
€101–145
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Douai to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 37m
€126–348
Train
1. Take the train from Douai to Poitierstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
6h 39m
€87–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Angers Saint-Laudtrain 003B
2. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus N723
10h 48m
€127–258
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Douai to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 38m
€126–323
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 29m
€69–245

Douai to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

44Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.7 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Douai, Hauts-de-France, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Douai to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Douai to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lille Flandres, Lille, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 21m.

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