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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to La Rochelle is to train and car ferry and bus which costs €60 - €210 and takes 17h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Reading to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Reading to La Rochelle?

The distance between Reading and La Rochelle is 981 km.

How do I travel from Reading to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Reading to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Reading to La Rochelle bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to La Rochelle train from?

Reading to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Reading to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 19h 36m.

Where does the Reading to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Reading to La Rochelle bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 6:20 PM in Reading and 7:20 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Reading to La Rochelle train arrive?

Reading to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Reading to La Rochelle - 12 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
8h 37m
€143–541
Train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Central
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle
17h 26m
€63–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
19h 36m
€77–235
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochelle
8h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to La Rochelle
12h 26m
€96–392
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 19m
€81–255
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 22m
€83–235
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
6h 7m
€116–358
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 39m
€87–295
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantes
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
10h 17m
€118–407
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 42m
€85–253
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
9h 12m
€157–464

Reading to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

52Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.7 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Reading, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Reading to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 36m.

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