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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to La Rochelle is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €90 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to La Rochelle?

The distance between Heidelberg and La Rochelle is 1080 km. The road distance is 967 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Heidelberg to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Heidelberg to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Heidelberg station.

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

Heidelberg to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Heidelberg to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Heidelberg to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to La Rochelle train arrive?

Heidelberg to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to La Rochelle is 967 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Heidelberg to La Rochelle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Heidelberg to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 23m
€144–308
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 50m
€45–90
Drive 967 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to La Rochellecar 967 km
9h 45m
€147–212
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 24m
€136–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Angers Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus N723
21h 6m
€54–85
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 20m
€132–325
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 43m
€81–289
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 47m
€90–334
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 20m
€154–398
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SXB - LRH
18h 39m
€218–412
Train to Frankfurt, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane FRA - LRH
8h 10m
€94–448

Heidelberg to La Rochelle by train

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9h 23mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,079.7 km
Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 50m.

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