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

The cheapest way to get from Étaples to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Étaples to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Étaples and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Étaples to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Etaples Le Touquet and arriving at La Rochelle via Amiens and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Étaples and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Étaples to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Etaples Le Touquet and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Étaples to La Rochelle?

The distance between Étaples and La Rochelle is 694 km. The road distance is 626.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Étaples to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Étaples to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Étaples to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Etaples Le Touquet station.

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

Étaples to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Etaples Le Touquet station.

Train or bus from Étaples to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Étaples to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Étaples to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Étaples to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Amiens station.

Where does the Étaples to La Rochelle train arrive?

Étaples to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Étaples to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Étaples to La Rochelle is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Étaples to La Rochelle.

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

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Étaples to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Étaples to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Etaples Le Touquet to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 23m
€122–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Etaples Le Touquet to Amiensbus
2. Take the bus from Amiens to Nantesbus 712
3. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
13h 40m
€73–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Etaples Le Touquet to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 13m
€80–137
Drive 626.2 km
1. Drive from Étaples to La Rochellecar 626.2 km
6h 10m
€100–145
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Etaples Le Touquet to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 17m
€177–415
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Etaples Le Touquet to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 29m
€178–410
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Etaples Le Touquet to Lille Europetrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 6m
€98–369

Étaples to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

94Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.2 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Etaples Le Touquet to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Etaples Le Touquet to La Rochelle via Amiens and Nantes in around 13h 40m.

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