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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Florence is to bus via Montpellier which costs €95 - €180 and takes 25h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Florence is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Florence?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Florence station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Florence. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Florence?

The distance between La Rochelle and Florence is 1258 km. The road distance is 1236 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Florence without a car is to train which takes 13h 34m and costs €220 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from La Rochelle to Florence, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Florence?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Florence is to train which takes 13h 34m and costs €220 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Florence bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Florence train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Florence is 1236 km. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from La Rochelle to Florence.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Florence?

Book your La Rochelle to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 5993+ hotels available in Florence.

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

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Florence by train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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 to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NTE - FLR
6h 33m
€105–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N718
20h 25m
€97–181
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain
13h 34m
€223–444
Drive 1,236 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Florencecar 1,236 km
13h 57m
€192–277
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BOD - FLR
7h 24m
€103–316
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
9h 52m
€102–290
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane NTE - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
8h 1m
€98–302
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Firenzebus Montpellier - Firenze
25h 25m
€97–179

La Rochelle to Florence by train and subway

14Weekly Services

13h 34mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,258.3 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Florence, Italy?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station via Bordeaux in around 20h 25m.

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