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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Heidelberg is to train and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Heidelberg via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Heidelberg?

The distance between La Rochelle and Heidelberg is 992 km. The road distance is 967 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €170 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from La Rochelle to Heidelberg, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Heidelberg is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the La Rochelle to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Heidelberg is 967 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from La Rochelle to Heidelberg.

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

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La Rochelle to Heidelberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Heidelberg by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
7h 39m
€175–340
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 Heidelbergbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 5m
€70–116
Drive 967 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Heidelbergcar 967 km
9h 46m
€154–223
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 21m
€140–352
Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N109 / ...
15h 39m
€80–129
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 15m
€104–387
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 17m
€100–373
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane LRH - FKB
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 29m
€166–310
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 59m
€150–388
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Hahn, bus, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Hahn (HHN)plane LRH - HHN
2. Take the bus from Hahn to Mainz, Hauptbahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
18h 24m
€116–452

La Rochelle to Heidelberg by train, foot, and subway

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7h 39mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Heidelberg via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 5m.

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