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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Leipzig to La Rochelle?

The distance between Leipzig and La Rochelle is 1535 km. The road distance is 1372.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 12h 48m and costs €300 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Leipzig to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Leipzig to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

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

Leipzig to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Leipzig to La Rochelle is to train via Erfurt which takes 12h 48m and costs €300 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h 59m.

Where does the Leipzig to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Leipzig to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Leipzig to La Rochelle train arrive?

Leipzig to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to La Rochelle is 1372 km. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Leipzig to La Rochelle.

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

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Leipzig to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
12h 48m
€306–580
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N780
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 59m
€105–186
Drive 1,372.2 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to La Rochellecar 1,372.2 km
13h 13m
€214–308
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LEJ - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 20m
€172–350
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
13h 50m
€311–636
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BER - LRH
8h 43m
€123–390
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BER - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 10m
€137–402
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane DRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 20m
€172–595
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BER - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 12m
€140–367
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 20m
€219–511

Leipzig to La Rochelle by train

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12h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,534.8 km
Duration: 12h 48m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 59m.

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