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 Campolide which costs €50 - €190 and takes 19h 55m.

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 €85 - €280.

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 Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

How far is it from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The distance between Portugal and La Rochelle is 831 km. The road distance is 1337 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 33m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 ALSA, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

Bus or fly from Portugal to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Portugal to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Campolide, which costs €50 - €190 and takes 19h 55m.

Where does the Portugal to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Portugal to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop 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 2660+ 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, 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 42m
€89–274
Bus via Campolide
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 55m
€50–187
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 33m
€117–212
Drive 1,337 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to La Rochellecar 1,337 km
12h 39m
€210–304
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 Rochelle Villetrain
7h 19m
€71–324
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
7h 56m
€102–332
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 10m
€74–279
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 Rochelle Villetrain
7h 34m
€79–332
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 29m
€77–327
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Pombaltrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Pombal to Bayonne - Quai de Lessepsbus
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
19h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Sete Rios to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 13m
€117–213
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 33m
€132–237

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

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19h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 831 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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 Rossio to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Campolide, Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 19h 55m.

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