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 which costs €60 - €95 and takes 20h 25m.

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 €100 - €350.

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 Long Distance Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

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 1028.7 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 €150 - €330.

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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Ulm Long Distance 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 €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Ulm to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Ulm to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Tours Parking Peupliers 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 1029 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Ulm to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Ulm to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
€159–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 25m
€62–90
Drive 1,028.7 km
1. Drive from Ulm to La Rochellecar 1,028.7 km
12h 15m
€156–225
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STR - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 14m
€120–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Toursbus
4. Take the bus from Tours to La Rochellebus 723
20h 58m
€99–188
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 48m
€96–300
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 3m
€145–451
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
€105–345
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 29m
€145–310

Ulm to La Rochelle by train

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9h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,192.5 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 Long Distance Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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