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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Rust is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 18h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Rust is to train via Paris which takes 7h 25m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Rust. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Rust via Nantes and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Rust?

The distance between La Rochelle and Rust is 969 km. The road distance is 856.7 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rust without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 25m and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from La Rochelle to Rust, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Rust?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rust is to train via Paris which takes 7h 25m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 18h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €430 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Rust bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Rust is 857 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from La Rochelle to Rust.

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

Book your La Rochelle to Rust bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Rust.

La Rochelle to Rust - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkTgv
7h 25m
€127–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantes701
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Strasbourg
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Rust011
18h 25m
€52–129
Drive 856.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Rust856.7 km
9h 31m
€133–192
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NTE - SXB
7h 31m
€92–279
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to PoitiersTer / ...
2. Take the train from Poitiers to StrasbourgTgv
9h 5m
€152–330
Bus via Tours
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Freiburg HornusstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
20h 32m
€58–112
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)BOD - SXB
8h 28m
€88–277
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
8h 32m
€107–361
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
9h 29m
€83–339
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BOD - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
10h 44m
€142–358
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LRH - SXB
12h 44m
€101–425

La Rochelle to Rust by train, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 968.5 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Rust, Am Mantelacker via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Raspail, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Rust via Nantes and Strasbourg in around 18h 25m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

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.