There are 12 ways to get from La Rochelle to Portugal by train, plane, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), or car
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Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane NTE - OPO
6h 41m€76–264Train, bus via Estação Oriente
cheapest- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lisbon - Orientebus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 52m€69–267Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon Sete Riosbus FlixBus N1193
19h 8m€112–212Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Irun to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain Re / ...
24h 9m€227–417Drive 1,334.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Lisboncar 1,334.1 km
12h 39m€208–300Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LRH - LIS
8h 15m€89–419Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane NTE - LIS
6h 57m€86–267Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BOD - OPO
7h 32m€80–259Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LRH - OPO
4h 28m€91–245Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BOD - LIS
7h 49m€85–282Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus Voltavançar 77 / ...
20h 16mTrain, bus via Estação Oriente #2
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
22h 33m€124–227
La Rochelle to Portugal by train, foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Portugal is to train and fly which costs €80 - €260 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Portugal is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Portugal. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at R. Palma via Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde and Estação Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Portugal is 1068 km. The road distance is 1334.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Portugal without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 8m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from La Rochelle to Portugal, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Portugal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Portugal is to train which takes 24h 9m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €420 and takes 8h 15m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 20h 16m.
La Rochelle to Portugal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Portugal is 1334 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from La Rochelle to Portugal.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Portugal?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Irun, Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, and Entroncamento in around 24h 9m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and TAP Portugal fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–320
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–320
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–410
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–360
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–360
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €85–410
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Marrakech
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–410
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–170
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Irun to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Badajoz to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Entroncamento to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lisbon - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 6 31 09 82 47
- contact@euroscoach.com
- Website
- euroscoach.com
Bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- euroscoach.com
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lisbon - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €102
- Schedules at
- euroscoach.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lisbon - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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