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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €60 - €220 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Palermo is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs €170 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Palermo. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Palermo via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 30m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Palermo?

The distance between La Rochelle and Palermo is 1508 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Palermo without a car is to train via Milan which takes 27h 37m and costs €210 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from La Rochelle to Palermo, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Palermo?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Palermo is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs €170 - €480. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs €210 - €650 and takes 27h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 38h 30m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the La Rochelle to Palermo train arrive?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5822+ hotels available in Palermo.

La Rochelle to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

Q: Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Palermo. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Versailles Chantiers, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Palermo by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, 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.

Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)LRH - PMO
7h 41m
€170–474
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BOD - PMO
8h 34m
€60–211
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Versailles Chantiers to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo CentraleIc
27h 37m
€219–616
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Port of Genoa
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
32h 23m
€215–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux701
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermo
38h 30m
€111–322
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)NTE - PMO
7h 58m
€89–223
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Versailles Chantiers to Chambery Challes Les EauxTgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.Tgv
4. Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Roma TerminiFr
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
30h 20m
€261–676
Bus via Marseille
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Naples - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Bus
40h 5m
€120–232
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Genova P.Za Principe
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
40h 48m
€127–488

La Rochelle to Palermo by train

7Weekly Trains

27h 37mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,507.9 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

easyJet, Ryanair, and Transavia France fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Palermo Centrale via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Versailles Chantiers, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Napoli Centrale in around 27h 37m.

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