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

The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to La Rochelle is to bus via Tours which costs €55 - €120 and takes 19h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs €85 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Pforzheim and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Pforzheim station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim central bus station and arriving at La Rochelle via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Pforzheim and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hbf and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to La Rochelle?

The distance between Pforzheim and La Rochelle is 1057 km. The road distance is 962.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pforzheim to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Pforzheim to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Pforzheim to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Pforzheim to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Pforzheim to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Pforzheim to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Le Mans station.

Where does the Pforzheim to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pforzheim to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to La Rochelle is 962 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Pforzheim to La Rochelle.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 823+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Pforzheim to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Pforzheim 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 57m
€146–308
Bus via Tours
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 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
19h 47m
€59–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Le Mansbus N215
2. Take the bus from Le Mans to La Rochellebus N723
17h 50m
€89–127
Drive 962.4 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to La Rochellecar 962.4 km
9h 53m
€145–209
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STR - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 58m
€114–301
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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
8h 21m
€87–334
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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
9h 17m
€83–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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
9h 29m
€141–370
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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
10h 25m
€137–335
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 55m
€89–390

Pforzheim to La Rochelle by train

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8h 57mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,056.6 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pforzheim central bus station to La Rochelle via Le Mans in around 17h 50m.

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