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€175–273Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
5h 14m€78–327Bus, 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 82
10h 18m€118–197Drive 886.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Strasbourgcar 886.6 km
8h 54m€142–205Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LRH - SXB
14h 37m€122–444Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Strasbourgbus 1923
16h€85–138Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- 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
6h 22m€87–331
La Rochelle to Strasbourg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €330.
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.
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 922 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 €170 - €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 €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €450 and takes 14h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h.
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, easyJet, Twin Jet, and two other airlines fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) once daily.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–440
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €210–460
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €120–270
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €210–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–230
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 54m to drive from La Rochelle to Strasbourg.
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