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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €75 - €200 and takes 23h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 10h 15m and costs €130 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

How far is it from Kiel to La Rochelle?

The distance between Kiel and La Rochelle is 1540 km. The road distance is 1437.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 14h 42m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 14h 42m to get from Kiel to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Kiel to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Kiel to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 14h 42m and costs €130 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 23h 45m.

Where does the Kiel to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Kiel to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Kiel to La Rochelle train arrive?

Kiel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to La Rochelle is 1438 km. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Kiel to La Rochelle.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris NordTha
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
14h 42m
€133–493
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N74
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
23h 45m
€76–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N74
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
20h 10m
€98–285
Drive 1,437.7 km
1. Drive from Kiel to La Rochelle1,437.7 km
13h 2m
€219–316
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)HAM - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
10h 44m
€96–296
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
15h 18m
€132–494
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to La Rochelle
14h 5m
€268–389
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)HAM - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
11h 52m
€118–301
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRE - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
11h 52m
€113–447
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
10h 15m
€130–399

Kiel to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

14h 42mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,539.9 km
Duration: 14h 42m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Gare Du Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 14h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 45m.

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