There are 11 ways to get from Genoa to La Rochelle by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
13h 8m€181–430Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GOA - LRH
8h 21m€83–344Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Bordeauxbus N718 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
17h 15m€91–148Drive 1,015.4 km
- Drive from Genoa to La Rochellecar 1,015.4 km
11h 48m€159–229Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 40m€120–324Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
17h 10m€209–444Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 45m€122–229Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCE - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 16m€108–289Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
9h 40m€137–447Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 59m€99–279Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MXP - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 45m€87–254
Genoa to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs €80 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Genoa and La Rochelle is 1346 km. The road distance is 1015.4 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 13h 8m and costs €180 - €430.
It takes approximately 13h 8m to get from Genoa to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Genoa to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 13h 8m and costs €180 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 17h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €350 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to La Rochelle Ville via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Genoa to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Lingotto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to La Rochelle is 1015 km. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Genoa to La Rochelle.
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