There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Rust by train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Tgv
7h 59m€183–318Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
- Take the bus from Nantes to Strasbourgbus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Rustbus 011
18h 15m€79–148Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Colmarbus
- Take the bus from Gare to Rust - Europa-Park Silver Lake Citybus 531
16h 54m€96–174Drive 856.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Rustcar 856.4 km
9h 33m€133–191Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
8h 21m€109–432Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Poitiers to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
9h 4m€153–382Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
7h 17m€91–397Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 12m€120–418Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 10m€113–393Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain
11h 21m€163–398Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LRH - SXB
13h 21m€122–460
La Rochelle to Rust by train, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Rust is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 15m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Rust is to train and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €90 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Rust. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Rust - Europa-Park Silver Lake City via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Rust. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Rust is 968 km. The road distance is 856.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rust without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 59m and costs €180 - €320.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from La Rochelle to Rust, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Rust train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rust is to train via Paris which takes 7h 59m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 16h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €460 and takes 13h 21m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Rust, Germany?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Rust via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Bonaparte - Saint-Germain, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rust - Europa-Park Silver Lake City via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Colmar, Colmar, Selestat, and Gare in around 16h 54m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Rust train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Rust is 856 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from La Rochelle to Rust.
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