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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Rota is to bus via Madrid which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Rota is to train and fly which takes 10h 25m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Rota?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Rota. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Rota via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Rota?

The distance between La Rochelle and Rota is 1452 km. The road distance is 1442.7 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rota without a car is to train which takes 20h 32m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from La Rochelle to Rota, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Rota?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rota is to train which takes 20h 32m and costs €250 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h 15m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Rota bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Rota bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Algeciras station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Rota?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Rota is 1443 km. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from La Rochelle to Rota.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Rota by train, plane, train (Renfe), 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.

Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Jerez Airport
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane NTE - XRY
12h 12m
€103–278
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain Alv
20h 32m
€251–505
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa Maríabus Madrid
23h 15m
€103–188
Drive 1,442.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Rotacar 1,442.7 km
14h 6m
€225–325
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Seville Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane BOD - SVQ
3. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain
10h 57m
€112–285
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Seville Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane NTE - SVQ
3. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain
10h 25m
€105–330
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Faro Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane NTE - FAO
3. Take the bus from Faro to Sevillebus
4. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rotabus
13h 28m
€107–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Algecirasbus FlixBus N1158
2. Take the bus from Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo to Rotabus
28h 50m
€132–231

La Rochelle to Rota by train and bus

7Weekly Services

20h 32mAverage Duration

€251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,451.8 km
Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Rota, Spain?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Rota via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Puerto De Santa Maria, and Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María in around 20h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rota via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María in around 23h 15m.

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