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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €85 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at La Rochelle via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle?

The distance between Karlsruhe and La Rochelle is 1026 km. The road distance is 941.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €190 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

Karlsruhe to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to La Rochelle train arrive?

Karlsruhe to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to La Rochelle is 941 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle.

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

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

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

Book your Karlsruhe to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2291+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Karlsruhe to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 35m
€195–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Le Mansbus N215
2. Take the bus from Le Mans to La Rochellebus N723
17h 10m
€75–132
Drive 941.1 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to La Rochellecar 941.1 km
9h 40m
€148–213
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 54m
€89–334
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 56m
€91–304
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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 1m
€162–410
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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 3m
€154–420
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 1m
€94–361
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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 4m
€194–403

Karlsruhe to La Rochelle by train

2Weekly Trains

7h 35mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,025.9 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to La Rochelle via Le Mans in around 17h 10m.

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