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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €100 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Rotterdam?

The distance between La Rochelle and Rotterdam is 915 km. The road distance is 899.5 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from La Rochelle to Rotterdam, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €200 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €450 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Rotterdam bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Rotterdam is 900 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from La Rochelle to Rotterdam.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 53m
€201–394
Bus
cheapest
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 Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 15m
€59–111
Drive 899.5 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Rotterdamcar 899.5 km
8h 55m
€161–233
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 30m
€118–332
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N802 / ...
15h 55m
€63–116
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 35m
€125–337
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LRH - RTM
6h 16m
€100–450
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RNS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 39m
€196–529

La Rochelle to Rotterdam by train and subway

49Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

€201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 914.5 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rotterdam via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 15m.

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