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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to La Rochelle is to bus via Paris which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 8h 52m and costs €130 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Ulm - Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Ulm to La Rochelle?

The distance between Ulm and La Rochelle is 1193 km. The road distance is 1028.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs €230 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Ulm to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Ulm to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Ulm - Bus Station.

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

Ulm to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Ulm to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs €230 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 16h 29m.

Where does the Ulm to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ulm to La Rochelle train arrive?

Ulm to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ulm to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to La Rochelle is 1028 km. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Ulm to La Rochelle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1906+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Ulm to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to La Rochelle by train (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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 28m
€236–418
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723 / ...
18h 15m
€80–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm - Bus Station 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
16h 29m
€90–174
Drive 1,028.3 km
1. Drive from Ulm to La Rochellecar 1,028.3 km
12h 12m
€159–229
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 52m
€132–429
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MUC - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 17m
€163–442
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 49m
€144–384
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MUC - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 14m
€150–397
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
5. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
12h 24m
€160–448
Train to Augsburg Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Augsburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Augsburg Airport (AGB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane AGB - LRH
17h 40m
€109–397

Ulm to La Rochelle by train

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9h 28mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,193.5 km
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 29m.

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