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How to get fromFolkestone to La Rochelleby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car train, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilletrainTgv
    8h 39m
    €155–559

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    15h 10m
    €49–102

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chichestertrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
    4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
    20h 28m
    €95–323

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrainle shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
    7h 9m

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    2. Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar
    8h 38m
    €138–209

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)planeSTN - LRH
    5h 57m
    €110–340

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)planeLGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
    8h 34m
    €95–292

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)planeSTN - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
    8h 29m
    €81–277

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeLGW - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
    9h 37m
    €97–272

Folkestone to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€155Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central 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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 10m.

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