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 via Le Mans which costs €70 - €130 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 55m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

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 €160 - €280.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side.

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 €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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?

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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

There are 10 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
€168–271
Bus via Le Mans
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
€71–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side 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
15h 50m
€76–105
Drive 941.1 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to La Rochellecar 941.1 km
9h 40m
€146–211
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 55m
€111–342
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 55m
€96–307
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 3m
€166–374
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
€166–369
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SXB - LRH
16h 51m
€229–345
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 6m
€106–388

Karlsruhe to La Rochelle by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,025.8 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 Station South Side to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 50m.

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