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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to La Rochelle is to drive and fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Mechelen to La Rochelle?

The distance between Mechelen and La Rochelle is 807 km. The road distance is 798.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 28m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Mechelen to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Mechelen to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Mechelen to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Mechelen to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 7h 28m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Mechelen to La Rochelle train arrive?

Mechelen to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to La Rochelle is 798 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Mechelen to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mechelen to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 28m
€133–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Nantesbus N712
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
15h
€62–109
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 13m
€66–97
Drive 798.1 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to La Rochellecar 798.1 km
7h 49m
€126–181
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Drive from Mechelen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 52m
€148–352
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 49m
€140–317
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Drive from Mechelen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 59m
€153–367
Fly Brussels Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRU - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 59m
€101–281
Fly Brussels Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRU - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 27m
€116–276

Mechelen to La Rochelle by train and bus

49Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 806.8 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Malines to La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 13m.

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