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 €75 - €150 and takes 15h 5m.

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 49m and costs €90 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

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 27m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe?

The distance between La Rochelle and Karlsruhe is 1023 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 27m and costs €210 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus 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, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €210 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 15h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €320 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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La Rochelle to Karlsruhe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Karlsruhe by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 27m
€212–343
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane LRH - FKB
7h 58m
€75–320
Bus
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 Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 5m
€78–149
Drive 940.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Karlsruhecar 940.8 km
9h 40m
€143–207
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 49m
€94–353
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 28m
€163–416
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 51m
€108–308
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 41m
€147–431
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 50m
€187–520

La Rochelle to Karlsruhe by train

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7h 27mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,023 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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