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 Saint-Étienne which costs €90 - €180 and takes 26h 48m.

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 30m and costs €85 - €250.

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.

How far is it from Lucca to La Rochelle?

The distance between Lucca and La Rochelle is 1324 km. The road distance is 1169.4 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 43m and costs €210 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m 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 S.p.A., 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 43m and costs €210 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €210 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 S.p.A., 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 1169 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m 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?

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2383+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

Q: 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella, Torino Porta Susa, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, Nation and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

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

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

Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)FLR - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 30m
€85–247
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Genova P.Za PrincipeFb
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jean
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La RochelleTer
21h 49m
€79–405
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Torino - Porta Susa
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Marne La Vallee ChessyTgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
16h 43m
€213–509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bordeaux
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle701
22h 20m
€80–205
Drive 1,169.4 km
1. Drive from Lucca to La Rochelle1,169.4 km
13h 14m
€180–260
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)FLR - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 18m
€87–232
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)BLQ - LRH
9h 54m
€119–458
Bus via Saint-Étienne
1. Take the bus from P.Za D'Azeglio to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
26h 48m
€95–172

Lucca to La Rochelle by train and subway

5Weekly Services

16h 43mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,324.3 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lucca to La Rochelle Ville via Florence Santa Maria Novella, Torino Porta Susa, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, Nation, Nation, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 16h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucca to La Rochelle via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Bordeaux in around 22h 20m.

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