There are 14 ways to get from Turkey to La Rochelle by bus, plane, train, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane IST - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
11h 41m€106–324Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SAW - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
12h 58m€93–307Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the train from München Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 60
- Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
37h 50m€244–552Drive 2,914.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to La Rochellecar 2,914.3 km
29h 5m€447–646Bus to Istanbul, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane IST - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 3m€130–389Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SAW - LRH
10h 57m€170–600Bus to Istanbul, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane IST - LRH
10h 46m€143–497Bus to Istanbul, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane IST - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
12h 11m€153–422Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SAW - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
11h 48m€161–486Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SAW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
12h 5m€97–352Bus via Munich
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
2d 1h€152–230Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia to Nîmesbus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
2d 4h€182–245Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
2d 9h€119–196Drive, car train
- Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
- Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
- Drive from München Ost to La Rochellecar
29h 50m€518–735
Istanbul (IST) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €110 - €200 and takes 2 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which takes 10h 46m and costs €140 - €500.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at La Rochelle via Istanbul, Munich central bus station, Munich Fröttmaning and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Turkey and La Rochelle is 2661 km. The road distance is 2914.3 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 50m and costs €240 - €550.
It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Turkey to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Turkey to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
The best way to get from Turkey to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 10h 57m and costs €170 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €150 - €230 and takes 2 days 1h.
Turkey to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.
La Rochelle is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 7:27 AM in Turkey and 5:27 AM in La Rochelle.
What companies run services between Turkey and La Rochelle, France?
Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to La Rochelle via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, Munich central bus station, Munich Fröttmaning, and Nantes in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–500
Flights from Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Istanbul to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €240–900
Flights from Istanbul to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–490
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–270
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
Flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–380
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–380
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €150–700
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €170–600
Flights from Istanbul to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €260–1,000
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €170–750
Flights from Istanbul to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €260–1,000
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–240
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–380
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–380
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–460
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Offenburg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–110
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–8
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–29
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- 02 981 10 40
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–150
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
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