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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to La Rochelle is to fly and train which costs €85 - €280 and takes 7h 59m.

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 and train which takes 7h 59m and costs €85 - €280.

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., Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Lucca to La Rochelle?

The distance between Lucca and La Rochelle is 982 km. The road distance is 1170.5 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 15h 44m and costs €240 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 Pisa Centrale 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 8h 1m and costs €95 - €350. Alternatively, you can train via Lagny-sur-Marne, which costs €240 - €500 and takes 15h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €200 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 Lourdes 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 3048+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Lucca to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
8h 1m
€98–342
Fly Pisa International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane PSA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 59m
€87–274
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 Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Fr
5. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
15h 44m
€246–491
Bus
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
€107–191
Drive 1,170.5 km
1. Drive from Lucca to La Rochellecar 1,170.5 km
13h 22m
€183–264
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
€109–298
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, 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 15m
€112–323
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from P.Za D'Azeglio to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
24h 32m
€114–213
Train
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Lourdestrain
2. Take the train from Lourdes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
32h 14m
€213–405

Lucca to La Rochelle by bus

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22h 20mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.8 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

easyJet and Ryanair fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lucca to La Rochelle Ville via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 15h 44m.

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