There are 11 ways to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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- Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 43m€180–272Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 8m€78–320Train, bus
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 82
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 21m€112–190Drive 887.8 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to La Rochellecar 887.8 km
8h 55m€142–205Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 54m€84–335Bus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Nantesbus 1923
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 58m€86–132Fly Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane FKB - LRH
19h 20m€84–357Fly Strasbourg International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SXB - LRH
9h 56m€124–385Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 26m€132–349Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 7m€113–314Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 26m€113–401
Strasbourg to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs €75 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Strasbourg and La Rochelle is 948 km. The road distance is 887.8 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €180 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Strasbourg to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €180 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €360 and takes 19h 20m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Strasbourg to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 15h 58m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–250
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–230
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Strasbourg to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Strasbourg to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to La Rochelle is 888 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Strasbourg to La Rochelle.
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