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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €95 - €140 and takes 19h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 9h 12m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at La Rochelle via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to La Rochelle?

The distance between Heilbronn and La Rochelle is 1097 km. The road distance is 1023.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Heilbronn to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Heilbronn to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

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

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

Train or bus from Heilbronn to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Heilbronn to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Heilbronn to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Le Mans station.

Where does the Heilbronn to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heilbronn to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to La Rochelle is 1024 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Heilbronn to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Heilbronn to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heilbronn to La Rochelle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Heilbronn to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 48m
€154–299
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heilbronn 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
10h 8m
€91–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Le Mansbus N215
2. Take the bus from Le Mans to La Rochellebus N723
19h 45m
€96–136
Drive 1,023.7 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to La Rochellecar 1,023.7 km
10h 13m
€155–224
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STR - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 12m
€115–293
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Harmonie to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof to Tours Parking Peupliersbus
3. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
21h 20m
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn 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
9h 12m
€95–315
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 23m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 19m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 19m

Heilbronn to La Rochelle by train

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9h 48mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,097.3 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to La Rochelle via Le Mans in around 19h 45m.

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