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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to La Rochelle is to train and car ferry and bus which costs €65 - €190 and takes 16h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Vauxhall station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Guildford to La Rochelle?

The distance between Guildford and La Rochelle is 972 km.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Guildford to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Guildford to La Rochelle bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

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

Guildford to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Guildford to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Guildford to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Guildford to La Rochelle bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Guildford and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 3:58 AM in Guildford and 4:58 AM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Guildford to La Rochelle train arrive?

Guildford to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Guildford to La Rochelle - 12 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Guildford to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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 Guildford to Vauxhall
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
8h 59m
€146–537
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 32m
€62–232
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to La Rochelle
11h 58m
€93–388
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
20h 5m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochelle
8h 36m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle
16h 4m
€66–190
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
8h 35m
€64–212
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
6h 29m
€118–331
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 2m
€89–268
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantes
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 37m
€99–384
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LGW - LRH
5h
€81–265
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
9h 21m
€139–436

Guildford to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

52Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 971.9 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to La Rochelle Ville via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 5m.

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