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

The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €45 - €150 and takes 14h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarragona to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 8h 18m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Tarragona and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at La Rochelle via Barcelona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Tarragona and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at La Rochelle via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Tarragona to La Rochelle?

The distance between Tarragona and La Rochelle is 931 km. The road distance is 741.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarragona to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Tarragona to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Tarragona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tarragona station.

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

Tarragona to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Tarragona station.

Train or bus from Tarragona to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Tarragona to La Rochelle is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 13h.

Where does the Tarragona to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Tarragona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Tarragona to La Rochelle train arrive?

Tarragona to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Barcelona Sants station.

Can I drive from Tarragona to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to La Rochelle is 742 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Tarragona to La Rochelle.

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

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tarragona to La Rochelle by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, 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 Tarragona to Barcelona SantsR15 / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to NarbonneTgv
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jean
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La RochelleTer
12h 29m
€65–203
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona SantsR15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
14h 8m
€46–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordAlsa
2. Take the bus from Barcelona to La RochelleFlixBus N1136
13h
€71–96
Drive 741.9 km
1. Drive from Tarragona to La Rochelle741.9 km
8h 18m
€116–167
Train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)BCN - LRH
10h 3m
€94–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tarragona Bus Station to Andorra la Vella Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Andorra la Vella Bus Station to Toulouse Central Bus Station
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La RochelleTer
14h 10m
€91–154
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BCN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 46m
€52–185
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BCN - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 19m
€51–170

Tarragona to La Rochelle by train

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12h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 931 km
Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Tarragona to La Rochelle via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to La Rochelle via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Barcelona in around 13h.

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