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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe?

The distance between La Rochelle and Karlsruhe is 1022 km. The road distance is 940.8 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €190 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €190 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Karlsruhe train arrive?

La Rochelle to Karlsruhe train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Karlsruhe is 941 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your La Rochelle to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 869+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

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

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
7h 22m
€192–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toursbus 723
2. Take the bus from Tours to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N1151
17h 15m
€66–118
Drive 940.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Karlsruhecar 940.8 km
9h 40m
€147–212
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle 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
6h 39m
€85–336
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-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
7h 46m
€82–311
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 43m
€153–412
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BOD - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 54m
€155–417
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 19m
€98–382

La Rochelle to Karlsruhe by train

2Weekly Trains

7h 22mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,022.4 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Karlsruhe Hbf via Strasbourg in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe central train station via Tours in around 17h 15m.

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