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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs €85 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at La Rochelle via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Mannheim to La Rochelle?

The distance between Mannheim and La Rochelle is 1086 km. The road distance is 942.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Mannheim to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

Mannheim to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Mannheim to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Mannheim to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to La Rochelle train arrive?

Mannheim to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to La Rochelle is 942 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Mannheim to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Mannheim to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2522+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Mannheim to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Mannheim to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 1m
€150–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 25m
€53–78
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N109 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723 / ...
14h 50m
€63–109
Drive 942.3 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to La Rochellecar 942.3 km
9h 37m
€143–207
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 33m
€127–349
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 29m
€123–304
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 21m
€87–274
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 25m
€96–319
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SXB - LRH
17h 17m
€224–397
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 30m
€145–367
Train to Frankfurt, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane FRA - LRH
7h 20m
€85–427

Mannheim to La Rochelle by train

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8h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,085.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to La Rochelle via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 50m.

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