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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Douai is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Douai is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Douai?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Douai station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Douai?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Douai. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Douai via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Douai?

The distance between La Rochelle and Douai is 673 km. The road distance is 660.3 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Douai without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from La Rochelle to Douai, including transfers.

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

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

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

La Rochelle to Douai train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Douai?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Douai is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €410 and takes 21h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Douai bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Douai bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Douai train arrive?

La Rochelle to Douai train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Douai?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Douai is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from La Rochelle to Douai.

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

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La Rochelle to Douai - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Douai by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Douaitrain Tgv
5h 31m
€118–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 35m
€69–128
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Parisbus FlixBus 711 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Douaitrain Tgv
10h 5m
€85–153
Drive 660.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Douaicar 660.3 km
6h 22m
€103–149
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane LRH - LIL
21h 5m
€186–407
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Douaitrain
6h 35m
€168–376
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Douaitrain
7h 45m
€161–361
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
7h 42m
€111–338
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane LRH - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 13m
€75–370

La Rochelle to Douai by train, foot, and subway

70Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Douai.

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Distance: 672.6 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Douai via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) 5 times a week.

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