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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €85 - €170 and takes 25h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley 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 11h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to La Rochelle?

The distance between Edinburgh and La Rochelle is 1547 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs €180 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Edinburgh to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Edinburgh to La Rochelle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to La Rochelle is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs €180 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 25h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Edinburgh to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:27 PM in Edinburgh and 1:27 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Edinburgh to La Rochelle train arrive?

Edinburgh to La Rochelle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2539+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Edinburgh to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 45m
€186–471
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
25h 55m
€86–161
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
24h 15m
€114–462
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
18h 18m
€214–471
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
14h 59m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane EDI - LRH
8h 52m
€111–321
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GLA - LRH
8h 49m
€120–351
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EDI - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 50m
€88–263
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane EDI - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 53m
€94–238

Edinburgh to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

11h 45mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,546.6 km
Duration: 11h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to La Rochelle Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 25h 55m.

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