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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €85 - €180 and takes 18h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs €90 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to La Rochelle?

The distance between Portsmouth and La Rochelle is 1044 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs €250 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Portsmouth to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Portsmouth to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

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

Portsmouth to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs €250 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 18h 49m.

Where does the Portsmouth to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Portsmouth to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 11:29 PM in Portsmouth and 12:29 AM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Portsmouth to La Rochelle train arrive?

Portsmouth to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Portsmouth to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, bus, car train, 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 Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 39m
€250–486
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
18h 49m
€86–173
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
11h 26m
€99–186
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
9h 43m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
14h 51m
€117–253
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
6h
€94–387
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
6h 54m
€86–451
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 28m
€108–299
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 39m
€111–304

Portsmouth to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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9h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,044.2 km
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to La Rochelle Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 49m.

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