Rome2Rio

How to get fromLa Rochelle to Portugalby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Portugal

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 12 ways to get from La Rochelle to Portugal by train, plane, 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.

  1. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane NTE - OPO
    6h 44m
    €68–338

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    22h 48m
    €52–177

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbonbus bus FlixBus N1193
    19h
    €139–226

  4. Train, bus via Vilar Formoso

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonnetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps to Vilar Formosobus bus
    4. Take the train from Vilar Formoso to Guardatrain train Re
    5. Take the train from Guarda to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain train Ic / ...
    20h 28m

  5. Drive  1,334.1 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Lisboncar car 1,334.1 km
    12h 39m
    €252–364

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BOD - OPO
    7h 29m
    €87–293

  7. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane NTE - LIS
    7h 2m
    €88–331

  8. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BOD - LIS
    7h 41m
    €82–336

  9. Train to Tours Val De Loire Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    2. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane TUF - OPO
    6h 30m
    €125–514

  10. Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane LRH - OPO
    4h 33m
    €104–314

  11. Train, bus via Estação Oriente

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lisbon - Orientebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    21h 26m
    €81–231

  12. Train, bus via Vila Nova de Gaia

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Porto - Hospital de São Joãobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    22h 15m
    €109–164

La Rochelle to Portugal by train, foot, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Portugal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,068.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Sapadores via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, and Sete Rios in around 22h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Portugal

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There