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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to La Rochelle is to fly and train which costs €70 - €230 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 8h 15m and costs €90 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at La Rochelle via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Torino Porta Susa, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

How far is it from Rome to La Rochelle?

The distance between Rome and La Rochelle is 1469 km. The road distance is 1514.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 15h 33m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Rome to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Rome to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

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

Rome to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Rome to La Rochelle is to train which takes 15h 33m and costs €250 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 24h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €380 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Rome to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Rome to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to La Rochelle train arrive?

Rome to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Rome to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to La Rochelle is 1515 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Rome to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to La Rochelle?

Book your Rome to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rome to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2482+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Rome to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to La Rochelle by plane, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, 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 Fiumicino International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FCO - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 15m
€90–352
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FCO - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 52m
€71–227
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
15h 33m
€253–510
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
24h 30m
€128–216
Drive 1,514.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to La Rochellecar 1,514.5 km
16h 32m
€244–352
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane CIA - LRH
8h 23m
€79–373
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane FCO - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 12m
€140–396
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NAP - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 11m
€112–369
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
16h 39m
€275–477
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
26h 58m
€109–186

Rome to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway

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15h 33mAverage Duration

€253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,469 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to La Rochelle Ville via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 15h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to La Rochelle via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Bordeaux in around 24h 30m.

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