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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Arras, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Lens to La Rochelle?

The distance between Lens and La Rochelle is 670 km. The road distance is 666.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Lens to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

Lens to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train, bus or fly from Lens to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Lens to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €420 and takes 20h 32m.

Where does the Lens to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Lens to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where does the Lens to La Rochelle train arrive?

Lens to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to La Rochelle is 666 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Lens to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1906+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Lens to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lens 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
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 20m
€111–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 9m
€49–99
Drive 666.4 km
1. Drive from Lens to La Rochellecar 666.4 km
6h 23m
€103–149
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LIL - LRH
20h 32m
€128–418
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Nantestrain 003B
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
9h 41m
€125–282
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 22m
€100–300
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 45m
€161–405

Lens to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Lens to La Rochelle Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 9m.

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