There are 9 ways to get from Munich to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 4m€213–754Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Nantesbus 1923
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 17m€108–185Bus, train
- Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
21h 53m€115–202Drive 1,146.5 km
- Drive from Munich to La Rochellecar 1,146.5 km
13h 19m€178–257Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MUC - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 50m€132–335Train
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 16m€213–591Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MUC - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 41m€140–320Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MUC - LRH
8h 38m€220–335Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MUC - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 2m€183–418
Munich to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 22h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Munich to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs €130 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Munich to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Munich Fröttmaning and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Munich and La Rochelle is 1295 km. The road distance is 1146.5 km.
The best way to get from Munich to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 4m and costs €210 - €800.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Munich to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Munich to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich Fröttmaning station.
Munich to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Munich to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 10h 4m and costs €210 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 22h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €340 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from München Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Marienplatz to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Fröttmaning, Munich Fröttmaning, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 22h 17m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Munich International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–390
Flights from Munich International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Munich International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from Munich International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–290
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–320
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–290
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Munich to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Munich to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to La Rochelle is 1147 km. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Munich to La Rochelle.
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