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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 13h 54m.

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 7h 9m and costs €85 - €420.

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 13h 54m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Mainz to La Rochelle?

The distance between Mainz and La Rochelle is 1015 km. The road distance is 958.7 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 via Paris which takes 9h 40m and costs €150 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m 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 via Paris which takes 9h 40m and costs €150 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 13h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €420 and takes 7h 9m.

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 959 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Mainz to La Rochelle.

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

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How do I get a bus 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 40m
€152–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 54m
€66–127
Drive 958.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to La Rochellecar 958.7 km
9h 40m
€150–216
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 20m
€145–374
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 18m
€220–376
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 18m
€137–379
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 19m
€177–362
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane FRA - LRH
7h 9m
€87–412

Mainz to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

27Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,015.1 km
Duration: 9h 40m

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 40m. 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 13h 54m.

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