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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at La Rochelle via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Firenze S.M.N., Torino Porta Susa and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Lucca to La Rochelle?

The distance between Lucca and La Rochelle is 979 km. The road distance is 1170.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 16h and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Lucca to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

Lucca to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.

Train, bus or fly from Lucca to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Lucca to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €150 - €430. Alternatively, you can train via Lagny-sur-Marne, which costs €260 - €550 and takes 16h, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Lucca to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Lucca to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Lucca to La Rochelle train arrive?

Lucca to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Lucca to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to La Rochelle is 1170 km. It takes approximately 13h 22m to drive from Lucca to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Lucca to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2629+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lucca to La Rochelle by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, 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.

Fly Pisa International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane PSA - LRH
5h 53m
€150–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
22h 20m
€102–179
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
16h
€260–526
Drive 1,170.4 km
1. Drive from Lucca to La Rochellecar 1,170.4 km
13h 22m
€184–266
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FLR - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 23m
€108–298
Train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Ventimigliatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
21h 14m
€199–478
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Genova P.Za Principetrain Fb / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
25h 50m
€107–265

Lucca to La Rochelle by train

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16hAverage Duration

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Distance: 979.2 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and La Rochelle, France?

Ryanair flies from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lucca to La Rochelle Ville via Firenze S.M.N., Torino Porta Susa, and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 16h.

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