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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Elche is to bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Elche is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Elche?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Elche. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Elche via Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Elche?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Elche. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Figueres Vilafant and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Elche?

The distance between La Rochelle and Elche is 1197 km. The road distance is 1089.2 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Elche without a car is to train via Figueres which takes 17h 56m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from La Rochelle to Elche, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Elche?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Elche is to train via Figueres which takes 17h 56m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 19h 30m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Elche bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Elche bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valencia station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Elche train arrive?

La Rochelle to Elche 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 Elche?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Elche is 1089 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from La Rochelle to Elche.

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

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Where can I stay near Elche?

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La Rochelle to Elche - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Elche by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane NTE - ALC
7h 3m
€68–239
Train via Figueres
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Figueres Vilafanttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur
17h 56m
€123–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Valenciabus FlixBus N1136
2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Elchebus Alsa
19h 30m
€100–153
Drive 1,089.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Elchecar 1,089.2 km
11h 34m
€169–244
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BOD - ALC
7h 34m
€73–198
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane ORY - ALC
7h 57m
€93–297
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter
3. Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
18h 12m
€94–279

La Rochelle to Elche by train

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17h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,197.1 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Elche/Elx-Parc via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Figueres Vilafant, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 17h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Elche via Valencia and Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 19h 30m.

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