There are 10 ways to get from Trier to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 via Saarbrücken
best- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 11m€163–328Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1335 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 30m€67–110Drive 826.8 km
- Drive from Trier to La Rochellecar 826.8 km
8h 48m€133–192Bus to Luxembourg, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LUX - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 53m€101–377Train
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Thionville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 11m€154–251Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Louvignybus L95
- Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 40mBus to Luxembourg, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LUX - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 5m€122–362Bus to Luxembourg, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LUX - LRH
8h 11m€122–412Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 16m€162–454Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
- Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain
- 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
10h 47m€117–443
Trier to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trier to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to La Rochelle is to train via Saarbrücken which takes 8h 11m and costs €160 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saarbrücken Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Trier and La Rochelle is 934 km. The road distance is 826.8 km.
The best way to get from Trier to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Saarbrücken which takes 8h 11m and costs €160 - €330.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Trier to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Trier to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.
Trier to La Rochelle train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to La Rochelle is to train via Saarbrücken which takes 8h 11m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 30m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Luxembourg to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trier central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Trier to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Trier to La Rochelle train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to La Rochelle is 827 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Trier to La Rochelle.
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