There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Poitiers to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
6h 54m€110–272Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Strasbourgbus 1923
16h 30m€53–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
10h 6m€86–236Drive 886.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Strasbourgcar 886.6 km
8h 53m€137–197Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
5h 15m€62–211Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
6h 16m€62–189Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
9h 17m€92–254
La Rochelle to Strasbourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €60 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Strasbourg. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Strasbourg via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Strasbourg. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Strasbourg via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Strasbourg is 921 km. The road distance is 886.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €110 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Strasbourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Strasbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 16h 30m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Strasbourg, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Strasbourg via Poitiers in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Strasbourg via Nantes in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–270
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Poitiers to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–220
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Strasbourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Strasbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Strasbourg is 887 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from La Rochelle to Strasbourg.
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