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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to La Rochelle is to fly and train which costs €65 - €230 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portugal to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Portugal and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Portugal to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at La Rochelle via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.

How far is it from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The distance between Portugal and La Rochelle is 1068 km. The road distance is 1334.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Portugal to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Portugal to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Portugal to La Rochelle train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.

Train or fly from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Portugal to La Rochelle is to train which takes 25h 41m and costs €210 - €430. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Portugal to La Rochelle train arrive?

Portugal to La Rochelle train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.

Can I drive from Portugal to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to La Rochelle is 1335 km. It takes approximately 12h 41m to drive from Portugal to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Portugal to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane OPO - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 30m
€69–229
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane OPO - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 16m
€64–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus Voltavançar 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
19h 30m
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Narbonnetrain
5. Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
6. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
25h 41m
€212–424
Drive 1,334.6 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to La Rochellecar 1,334.6 km
12h 41m
€204–295
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LIS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 43m
€70–267
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 29m
€65–252
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane OPO - LRH
4h 42m
€132–372
Bus, train via Martim Moniz
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
21h 25m
€67–272
Bus, train via Martim Moniz #2
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
23h 1m
€112–212

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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1h 56mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portugal to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,068.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Portugal and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to La Rochelle via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Narbonne, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 25h 41m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) once a week.

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