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 via Annecy which costs €90 - €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 bus and fly and train which takes 8h 23m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station. 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 1324 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 €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 or bus from Lucca to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Lucca to La Rochelle is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 16h and costs €250 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Annecy, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Lucca to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Lucca to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - 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?

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Lucca to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lucca to La Rochelle by bus, plane, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
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
€108–293
Bus via Annecy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 20m
€93–179
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
€255–526
Drive 1,170.4 km
1. Drive from Lucca to La Rochellecar 1,170.4 km
13h 22m
€186–268
Bus, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FLR - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 16m
€100–318
Bus, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane FLR - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 56m
€164–342
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
€199–473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
22h 35m
€97–170

Lucca to La Rochelle by train

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16hAverage Duration

€255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,324.3 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucca to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station in around 22h 20m.

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