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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €90 - €200 and takes 19h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to La Rochelle is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 44m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Wales to La Rochelle?

The distance between Wales and La Rochelle is 1159 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs €270 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Wales to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Wales to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

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

Wales to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Wales to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Wales to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs €270 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 19h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €460 and takes 16h 51m.

Where does the Wales to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Wales to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Wales and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 1:13 AM in Wales and 2:13 AM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Wales to La Rochelle train arrive?

Wales to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2638+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Wales to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Wales to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 56m
€274–556
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 44m
€82–294
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
12h 52m
€126–345
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
18h 29m
€134–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
19h 46m
€93–197
Train, car ferry, bus via Southampton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
19h 9m
€120–248
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
10h 57m
Fly Cardiff Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane CWL - LRH
16h 51m
€113–453
Fly Liverpool to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LPL - LRH
10h 42m
€103–369
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 11m
€110–331

Wales to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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9h 56mAverage Duration

€274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,158.8 km
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Wales and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 46m.

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