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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to La Rochelle is to bus via Lyon which costs €90 - €180 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Torino Porta Susa and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Florence to La Rochelle?

The distance between Florence and La Rochelle is 1258 km. The road distance is 1240.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs €240 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Florence to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Florence to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

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

Florence to La Rochelle train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.

Train or bus from Florence to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Florence to La Rochelle is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs €240 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Florence to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Florence to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Florence to La Rochelle train arrive?

Florence to La Rochelle train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Torino Porta di Susa station.

Can I drive from Florence to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to La Rochelle is 1240 km. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from Florence to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Florence to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2735+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Florence to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Florence to La Rochelle by plane, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FLR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 35m
€104–289
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 30m
€92–174
Train
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Torino Porta di Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
13h 44m
€242–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bordeauxbus N718
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
20h 20m
€94–161
Drive 1,240.2 km
1. Drive from Florence to La Rochellecar 1,240.2 km
14h 1m
€194–279
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FLR - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 27m
€97–319
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane FLR - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 12m
€161–338
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FLR - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 43m
€177–382
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane VCE - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 58m
€114–328

Florence to La Rochelle by bus

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20h 20mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,258 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to La Rochelle Ville via Torino Porta Susa and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 20h 20m.

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