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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Italy is to train and fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Italy is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Italy. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Termini via Bordeaux, Firenze and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Italy. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Roma Termini via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Italy?

The distance between La Rochelle and Italy is 1258 km. The road distance is 1509.8 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Italy without a car is to train which takes 14h 17m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from La Rochelle to Italy, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Italy?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Italy is to train which takes 14h 17m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 24h 17m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Italy bus arrive?

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

Where does the La Rochelle to Italy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Italy is 1510 km. It takes approximately 16h 26m to drive from La Rochelle to Italy.

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

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Where can I stay near Italy?

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La Rochelle to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Italy 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 37m
€107–288
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
7h 45m
€66–238
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 Roma Terminitrain
14h 17m
€261–519
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Firenze to Romabus
24h 17m
€114–223
Drive 1,509.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Romecar 1,509.8 km
16h 26m
€234–338
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NTE - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
7h 4m
€79–232
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane NTE - FCO
7h 19m
€94–293
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BOD - FCO
7h 56m
€71–239
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane NTE - NAP
7h 51m
€96–268
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Roma Terminitrain
17h 45m
€250–503
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 Romabus Montpellier - Roma
29h 2m
€114–207

La Rochelle to Italy by bus

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24h 17mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Italy.

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Distance: 1,258.2 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Roma Termini via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Termini via Bordeaux, Firenze, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 24h 17m.

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