Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to La Rochelleby plane, train, bus, car, or night train

Find Transport to La Rochelle

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane IST - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    10h 57m
    €149–364
  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane SAW - LRH
    10h 37m
    €134–604
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 42 / ...
    3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    35h 19m
    €281–511
  4. Drive  2,913 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to La Rochellecar car 2,913 km
    28h 51m
    €534–771
  5. Fly Istanbul Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane IST - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    10h 38m
    €183–379
  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane IST - LRH
    10h 27m
    €234–804
  7. Fly Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane IST - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain train
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    12h 6m
    €210–477
  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SAW - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    13h 42m
    €134–404
  9. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane SAW - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    12h 3m
    €143–399
  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nantesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus 701
    45h 22m
    €197–302
  11. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    €141–249
  12. Night train, bus, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bordeauxbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    2d 15h
    €315–489

Istanbul to La Rochelle by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€281Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and La Rochelle, France?

Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, and Jet2.com fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to La Rochelle via Munich central bus station and Nantes in around 45h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There