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 Tours which costs €50 - €85 and takes 18h 25m.

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 7h 4m and costs €90 - €300.

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 5m.

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 Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle?

The distance between Karlsruhe and La Rochelle is 1003 km. The road distance is 940 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 via Paris which takes 8h 16m and costs €130 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m 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 via Paris which takes 8h 16m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 5m.

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 Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to La Rochelle is 940 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m 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 2378+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 11 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris EstTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
8h 16m
€136–359
Bus via Tours
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
18h 25m
€52–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Le MansN215
2. Take the bus from Le Mans to La RochelleN723
17h 5m
€87–124
Drive 940 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle940 km
9h 35m
€144–208
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
7h 57m
€91–248
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to PoitiersTgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle VilleTer
8h 56m
€143–332
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 4m
€90–293
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)FRA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 7m
€130–339
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)FRA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 5m
€136–324
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 5m
€88–323
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)SXB - LRH
16h 52m
€103–431

Karlsruhe to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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8h 16mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,003.3 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Offenburg Bahnhof, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to La Rochelle via Le Mans in around 17h 5m.

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