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 Martim Moniz which costs €50 - €230 and takes 21h 13m.

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 €90 - €300.

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 Restauradores 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 13m.

How far is it from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The distance between Portugal and La Rochelle is 1068 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 which takes 19h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 bus which takes 19h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €420 and takes 24h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 4h 42m.

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 3098+ 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, train, bus, 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 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 14m
€76–244
Bus via Martim Moniz
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
21h 13m
€50–227
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 13m
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
24h 59m
€221–417
Drive 1,336.8 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to La Rochellecar 1,336.8 km
12h 39m
€208–300
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
€92–292
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
8h 40m
€87–442
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 12m
€86–254
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 15m
€79–249
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 3m
€84–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1193
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
19h 24m
€112–212
Bus, train via Estação Oriente
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
22h 39m
€127–227

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

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Distance: 1,068.1 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Restauradores to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Estação Oriente, Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 19h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to La Rochelle via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid Chamartín, Irun, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 24h 59m.

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