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 - €220 and takes 8h 50m.

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 which takes 7h 7m and costs €70 - €320.

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 Milano Centrale and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

How far is it from Rome to La Rochelle?

The distance between Rome and La Rochelle is 1215 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 via Milan which takes 15h 18m and costs €270 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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, depart from Roma Ostiense station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Rome to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €70 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs €270 - €500 and takes 15h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 24h 30m.

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, arrive at Lourdes 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 3084+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Rome to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to La Rochelle by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train

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

Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane FCO - LRH
7h 7m
€74–316
Fly 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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 50m
€71–213
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Fr
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
15h 18m
€276–497
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
€115–220
Drive 1,514.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to La Rochellecar 1,514.5 km
16h 32m
€237–342
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FCO - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 9m
€93–288
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
27h 17m
€119–224
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Ostiense to Lourdestrain
2. Take the train from Lourdes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
36h 10m
€251–462

Rome to La Rochelle by bus

7Weekly Buses

24h 30mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,215.2 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

Ryanair, ITA Airways, and easyJet fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to La Rochelle Ville via Milano Centrale and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 15h 18m.

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