There are 11 ways to get from Forbach 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- Take the train from Forbach to Paris Esttrain Ice
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 51m€152–276Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forbach to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 790
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 59m€67–107Drive 807.6 km
- Drive from Forbach to La Rochellecar 807.6 km
8h 25m€129–186Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LUX - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
11h 24m€133–396Train
- Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Esttrain 82
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 8m€147–251Train via Metz
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 16m€145–258Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Forbach(F) to Champagne-Ardenne TGVtrain
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 52m€192–430Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 26m€120–400Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 43m€162–402Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 41m€114–385Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LUX - LRH
9h 42m€144–451
Forbach to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forbach to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Forbach to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 5h 51m and costs €150 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Forbach to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Forbach and La Rochelle is 836 km. The road distance is 807.6 km.
The best way to get from Forbach to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 51m and costs €150 - €280.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Forbach to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Forbach to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Forbach station.
Forbach to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Forbach station.
The best way to get from Forbach to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 5h 51m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Forbach, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Forbach to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbach to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
Flights from Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Forbach to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Forbach to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Forbach to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Forbach to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to La Rochelle is 808 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Forbach to La Rochelle.
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