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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Dover to La Rochelle?

The distance between Dover and La Rochelle is 1043 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Dover to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Dover to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

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

Dover to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Dover to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Dover to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Dover to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Dover and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 4:09 AM in Dover and 5:09 AM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Dover to La Rochelle train arrive?

Dover to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Dover to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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

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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
8h 51m
€160–564
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 15m
€49–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
9h 42m
€71–195
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochelle
7h 25m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
6h 8m
€108–358
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Calais814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochelle723
14h 35m
€65–98
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to La Rochelle
8h 19m
€136–202
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 45m
€100–297
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 40m
€79–295
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 48m
€102–277

Dover to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,042.5 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 15m.

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