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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle is to bus via Paris which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs €310 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to La Rochelle?

The distance between Rotterdam and La Rochelle is 917 km. The road distance is 896.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Rotterdam to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

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

Rotterdam to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Rotterdam to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to La Rochelle train arrive?

Rotterdam to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to La Rochelle is 897 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Rotterdam to La Rochelle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Rotterdam to La Rochelle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, taxi, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 14m
€177–366
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723 / ...
15h 44m
€59–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 5m
€71–99
Drive 896.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to La Rochellecar 896.6 km
8h 58m
€162–233
Taxi, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
5h 30m
€314–539
Taxi, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
6h 37m
€319–554

Rotterdam to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 916.7 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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