There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Alicante by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane NTE - ALC
6h 50m€83–251Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
16h 27m€136–293Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián to Alicantebus
19h 14m€84–140Drive 1,076.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Alicantecar 1,076.2 km
11h 36m€167–241Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BOD - ALC
7h 26m€91–237Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane LRH - ALC
11h 8m€106–273Train via Figueres
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Figueres Vilafanttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur
16h 45m€164–355Bus via Zaragoza
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián to Zaragozabus
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Alicantebus
20h 21mTrain, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Estació del Nordtrain
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
22h 18m€106–206
La Rochelle to Alicante by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Alicante is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 14m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Alicante is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €80 - €260.
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, Estaciones Renfe Bus Geltokiak and San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
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, Hendaia, San Sebastian/Donostia and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Alicante is 1192 km. The road distance is 1076.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs €130 - €300.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from La Rochelle to Alicante, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Alicante train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Alicante is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 11h 8m.
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, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, San Sebastian/Donostia, and Madrid Chamartín in around 16h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Alicante via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, San Sebastián - Bus Station, Estaciones Renfe Bus Geltokiak, S.Sabio 28, and San Sebastián in around 19h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–130
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–200
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–360
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €100–290
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €95–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–70
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €65–100
- Rail 1st Class
- €100–150
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- 1st Class
- €65–85
Train from Narbonne to Figueres Vilafant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Narbonne to Figueres Vilafant
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Figueres Vilafant to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €45–65
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €24–75
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–16
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Online ticket
- €2–16
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- web.bilmanbus.es
Bus from San Sebastián to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–70
- Website
- https://web.bilmanbus.es/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- support@pavluks-trans.com
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from San Sebastián to Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://jimenezmovilidad.es/
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Alicante train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Alicante is 1076 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from La Rochelle to Alicante.
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