There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to La Rochelle by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
13h 1m€204–485Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BLQ - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 29m€95–245Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 50m€100–203Drive 1,176.6 km
- Drive from Bologna to La Rochellecar 1,176.6 km
13h 14m€186–269Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BLQ - LRH
12h 27m€127–266Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
14h 6m€226–452Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 520 / ...
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
22h 26m€113–194Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FLR - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 18m€111–310
Bologna to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to La Rochelle is to fly and train which costs €95 - €250 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs €110 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bologna - Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Torino Porta Susa, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Bologna and La Rochelle is 1537 km. The road distance is 1176.6 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs €200 - €490.
It takes approximately 13h 1m to get from Bologna to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Bologna to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bologna - Bus Station.
Bologna to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to La Rochelle is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs €200 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 20h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to La Rochelle Ville via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 20h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–360
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–410
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Bologna to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to La Rochelle is 1177 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Bologna to La Rochelle.
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