The average bus between Reading and La Rochelle takes 22h 25m and the fastest bus takes 18h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Reading and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 22h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




19h 29m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




27h 26m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




19h 29m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




27h 26m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
Reading to La Rochelle bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to La Rochelle bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and La Rochelle is 588.7 km. The road distance is 1,052 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 20m.