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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to La Rochelle is to bus and fly and train which costs €95 - €250 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €110 - €240.

How far is it from Galway to La Rochelle?

The distance between Galway and La Rochelle is 1010 km.

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

The best way to get from Galway to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 31h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 10m to get from Galway to La Rochelle, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Galway and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 4:14 AM in Galway and 5:14 AM in La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Galway to La Rochelle by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)SNN - LRH
14h 10m
€111–372
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)DUB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 33m
€86–264
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Cork Port
2. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoff
3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to La Rochelle
23h 55m
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SNN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
12h 2m
€97–249
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)DUB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 46m
€93–244
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)NOC - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
10h 58m
€87–279
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)ORK - LRH
7h 31m
€119–236
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Bachelors Walk761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
3. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
4. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
31h 29m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
3. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
4. Take the train from Rennes to NantesTer
5. Take the train from Nantes to La RochelleTer
32h 20m

Shannon Airport (SNN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) flights

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Map of how to get from Galway to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,009.8 km
Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and La Rochelle, France?

There is no direct connection from Galway to La Rochelle. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH), walk to Aéroport, then take the line 1 bus to Place de Verdun. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to La Rochelle via Cork Port and Port de Roscoff in around 23h 55m.

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