There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus, car, night train, 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 Istanbul to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane IST - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
11h 6m€154–404Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SAW - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
12h 57m€124–384Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
36h 24m€301–569Drive 2,914.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to La Rochellecar 2,914.1 km
28h 51m€459–662Fly Istanbul to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane IST - LRH
10h 42m€214–704Fly Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane IST - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 23m€182–389Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SAW - LRH
10h 32m€174–484Fly Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane IST - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
11h 29m€202–517Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SAW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
12h 3m€142–399Bus, train via Paris
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the train from München Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
- Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 109
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
37h 54m€231–467Bus via Munich
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
42h 14m€173–299Night train, bus, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Herseauxtrain Ic
- Take the train from Tourcoing to Poitierstrain
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
47h 22m€287–431Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
2d 17h€315–504Drive, car train
- Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
- Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
- Drive from Hannover Hbf to La Rochellecar
37h 32m€549–785
Istanbul to La Rochelle by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to La Rochelle is to fly which costs €170 - €490 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 10h 23m and costs €180 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Munich - Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 14m.
The distance between Istanbul and La Rochelle is 2662 km. The road distance is 2914.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 24m and costs €300 - €600.
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Istanbul to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Istanbul to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 10h 42m and costs €210 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €170 - €300 and takes 42h 14m.
Istanbul to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.
La Rochelle is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:47 PM in Istanbul and 2:47 PM in La Rochelle.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and La Rochelle, France?
Turkish Airlines, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from Istanbul (IST) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Munich - Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 42h 14m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–550
Flights from Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €130–240
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tourcoing to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to La Rochelle is 2914 km. It takes approximately 28h 51m to drive from Istanbul to La Rochelle.
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