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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to La Rochelle is to bus via Lisbon - Oriente which costs €55 - €250 and takes 22h 1m.

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 44m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Portugal and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Martim Moniz and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The distance between Portugal and La Rochelle is 831 km. The road distance is 1336.8 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 25m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Portugal to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Portugal to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Euroscoach By Cm Tours, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente station.

Train, bus or fly from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Portugal to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €420 and takes 24h 51m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Portugal to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Portugal to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Euroscoach By Cm Tours, arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde station.

Can I drive from Portugal to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to La Rochelle is 1337 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Portugal to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3254+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Portugal to La Rochelle - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Portugal to La Rochelle by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), 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 La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane OPO - LRH
4h 44m
€92–252
Bus via Lisbon - Oriente
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 1m
€55–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1193
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
19h 25m
€112–212
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 Chamartíntrain Alv
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
5. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
6. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
24h 51m
€226–416
Drive 1,336.8 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to La Rochellecar 1,336.8 km
12h 39m
€212–306
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LIS - LRH
9h 8m
€88–375
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
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 24m
€83–274
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
€94–267
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane OPO - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 17m
€84–259
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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 31m
€90–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus Voltavançar 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 50m
Bus, train via Estação Oriente
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
22h 38m
€122–227

Portugal to La Rochelle by subway, bus, foot, and train

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19h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 831 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Ryanair flies from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to La Rochelle Ville via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid Chamartín, Irun, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 24h 51m.

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