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 and train which costs €45 - €200 and takes 19h 26m.

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 and train which takes 7h 30m and costs €55 - €250.

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 20h 35m.

How far is it from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The distance between Portugal and La Rochelle is 1068 km. The road distance is 1333.4 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 26m and costs €45 - €200.

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 bus from?

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

Train or bus from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Portugal to La Rochelle is to train which takes 24h 53m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 35m.

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 1333 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Portugal to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Portugal to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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 30m
€59–249
Bus, train
cheapest
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 26m
€45–192
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 53m
€129–302
Drive 1,333.4 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to La Rochellecar 1,333.4 km
12h 39m
€207–298
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
€55–277
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 18m
€60–219
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 26m
€51–227
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane OPO - TUF
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 38m
€158–767
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
20h 35m
Bus, train via Estação Oriente
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 27m
€63–197
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Niortbus
2. Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
24h 31m
€121–197

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

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19h 26mAverage Duration

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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 Chamartín, Irun, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 24h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Martim Moniz to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Estação Oriente, Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 20h 35m.

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