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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Albufeiraby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Albufeira by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LRH - FAO
    8h 56m
    €116–242

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus bus
    25h 40m
    €85–255

  3. Train, bus via Madrid

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain train
    3. Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain train Ave
    6. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus bus
    20h 54m
    €243–592

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon Sete Riosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus bus
    21h 54m
    €115–201

  5. Drive  1,437.5 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Albufeiracar car 1,437.5 km
    15h 9m
    €226–326

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane NTE - FAO
    8h 12m
    €89–340

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonnetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Coimbrabus bus
    4. Take the train from Coimbra-B to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain train Ic
    23h 11m
    €178–345

  8. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain train Ic
    26h 1m
    €161–290

La Rochelle to Albufeira by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,205 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Albufeira, Portugal?

Ryanair, easyJet, and Transavia France fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Faro Airport (FAO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via Bordeaux, Lisbon Sete Rios, and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 21h 54m.

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