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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Alicante is to bus via Zaragoza which costs €50 - €180 and takes 18h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Alicante is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Alicante. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Alicante via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Alicante?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Alicante. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne and Figueres Vilafant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Alicante?

The distance between La Rochelle and Alicante is 1192 km. The road distance is 1078.2 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Alicante without a car is to train via Figueres which takes 16h 37m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from La Rochelle to Alicante, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

La Rochelle to Alicante train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Alicante?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Alicante is to train via Figueres which takes 16h 37m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Zaragoza, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 18h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €400 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Alicante bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Alicante train arrive?

La Rochelle to Alicante train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Alicante is 1078 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from La Rochelle to Alicante.

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

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La Rochelle to Alicante - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Alicante by train, plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)NTE - ALC
6h 55m
€72–212
Bus via Zaragoza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
3. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Alicante
18h 55m
€51–175
Train via Figueres
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Figueres Vilafant
4. Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Alacant/Alicante TerminalEur
16h 37m
€110–313
Drive 1,078.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Alicante1,078.2 km
11h 36m
€168–242
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)BOD - ALC
7h 25m
€73–200
Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)LRH - ALC
10h 43m
€108–395
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz CiboureTer
3. Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante TerminalAve
17h 2m
€98–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to ValenciaFlixBus N1136
2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to AlicanteAlsa
19h 35m
€105–158

La Rochelle to Alicante by train

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16h 37mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,191.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Alicante, Spain?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, and Figueres Vilafant in around 16h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Alicante via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza in around 18h 55m.

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