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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Gatwick to La Rochelle?

The distance between Gatwick and La Rochelle is 646 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Gatwick to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Gatwick to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

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

Gatwick to La Rochelle train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Gatwick to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €230 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 9m.

Where does the Gatwick to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Gatwick to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 8:04 AM in Gatwick and 9:04 AM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Gatwick to La Rochelle train arrive?

Gatwick to La Rochelle train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1999+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Gatwick to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Gatwick to La Rochelle by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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

Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
4h 36m
€69–203
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 29m
€230–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus 209 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
17h 9m
€72–139
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
17h 19m
€95–210
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
5h 54m
€69–203
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
5h 55m
€152–368
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
8h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar
9h 54m
€129–238

Gatwick to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

50Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

€230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport 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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 9m.

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