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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs €110 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Ostend to La Rochelle?

The distance between Ostend and La Rochelle is 949 km. The road distance is 772.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 34m and costs €180 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Ostend to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Ostend to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Ostend to La Rochelle is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 34m and costs €180 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h 38m.

Where does the Ostend to La Rochelle train arrive?

Ostend to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to La Rochelle is 773 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Ostend to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Ostend to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ostend to La Rochelle by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 34m
€180–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 38m
€53–99
Drive 772.5 km
1. Drive from Ostend to La Rochellecar 772.5 km
7h 24m
€120–173
Bus to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lille Lesquin Airportbus
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 17m
€74–295
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 37m
€120–298
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Angers Saint-Laudtrain
3. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus
12h 28m
€122–286
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 9m
€150–395
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
11h 16m
€163–415

Ostend to La Rochelle by train

2Weekly Trains

8h 34mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949.2 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bruges, Bruges, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 38m.

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