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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to La Rochelle is to bus via Saarbrücken Bus Station which costs €40 - €75 and takes 17h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at La Rochelle via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and La Rochelle?

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 6h 6m.

How far is it from Forbach to La Rochelle?

The distance between Forbach and La Rochelle is 837 km. The road distance is 806.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Forbach to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Forbach to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Forbach station.

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

Forbach to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Forbach station.

Train or bus from Forbach to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Forbach to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Forbach to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Forbach to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Forbach to La Rochelle train arrive?

Forbach to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Forbach to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to La Rochelle is 807 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Forbach to La Rochelle.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Forbach to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from Forbach to Paris EstTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
6h 6m
€106–278
Bus via Saarbrücken Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Bus Station to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 8m
€44–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbach to Tours790
2. Take the bus from Tours to La Rochelle723
13h 45m
€67–93
Drive 806.6 km
1. Drive from Forbach to La Rochelle806.6 km
8h 20m
€123–178
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Est
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 51m
€144–403
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LUX - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
11h 53m
€102–328
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LUX - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 50m
€124–294
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 40m
€114–342
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 33m
€112–308
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)FRA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 56m
€154–388

Forbach to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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6h 6mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 836.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbach to La Rochelle via Tours in around 13h 45m.

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