There are 8 ways to get from Strasbourg 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- Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 30m€187–268Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 46m€79–325Train, bus
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 29m€123–200Drive 887.8 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to La Rochellecar 887.8 km
8h 55m€163–235Fly Strasbourg International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SXB - LRH
15h 46m€134–385Bus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Nantesbus 1923
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
15h 52m€93–141Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 7m€88–340Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 25m€129–329
Strasbourg to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 15h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs €85 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Strasbourg and La Rochelle is 948 km. The road distance is 887.8 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €180 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Strasbourg to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €180 - €270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 15h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 15h 52m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, easyJet, Twin Jet, and Ryanair fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 3 times a week.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–430
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–410
Flights from Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–240
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–450
Flights from Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140–470
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €800–1,700
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–230
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Strasbourg to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Strasbourg to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to La Rochelle is 888 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Strasbourg to La Rochelle.
Book your Strasbourg to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.
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