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 €70 - €260 and takes 7h 18m.

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 - €380.

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 49m.

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 24m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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.

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, bus 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 €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €380 and takes 4h 42m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 19h 49m.

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.

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 2036+ 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), 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 18m
€72–259
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
€112–217
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
€269–536
Drive 1,334.6 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to La Rochellecar 1,334.6 km
12h 41m
€206–297
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 30m
€78–267
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 16m
€74–254
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 24m
€75–272
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 33m
€172–472
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
€92–372
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 49m
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 / ...
23h 1m
€122–232
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 29m
€113–246

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

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19h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,068.1 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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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