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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 21h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saarbrücken Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Mainz to La Rochelle?

The distance between Mainz and La Rochelle is 1012 km. The road distance is 957.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Mainz to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Mainz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

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

Mainz to La Rochelle train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Mainz to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 15h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €450 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Mainz to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Mainz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Mainz to La Rochelle train arrive?

Mainz to La Rochelle train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to La Rochelle is 958 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Mainz to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Mainz to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
9h 34m
€112–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 25m
€58–149
Drive 957.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to La Rochelle957.8 km
9h 35m
€146–211
Fly Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 22m
€123–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Angers Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochelle
21h 21m
€64–98
Fly Frankfurt to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)FRA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
8h 20m
€125–289
Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
8h 39m
€132–387
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 47m
€124–321
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 40m
€121–286
Fly Frankfurt to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)FRA - LRH
6h 55m
€137–442

Mainz to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

26Weekly Services

9h 34mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.9 km
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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