There are 10 ways to get from Cartagena to La Rochelle by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cartagena to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus ALSA - Cart/Valen
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 44m€105–177Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ALC - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 54m€69–259Train
- Take the train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ic
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Ave
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
19h 30m€225–415Drive 1,187 km
- Drive from Cartagena to La Rochellecar 1,187 km
12h 24m€189–273Fly Murcia Corvera Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane RMU - LRH
17h 59m€124–456Train, bus
- Take the train from Cartagena to Estació del Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 23m€121–199Bus via Alicante
- Take the bus from Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
- Take the bus from Valencia to La Rochellebus
23h 24m€113–191Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane ALC - LRH
9h 48m€102–279Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ALC - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 33m€102–264Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Cartagena to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane VLC - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
12h 42m€129–346
Cartagena to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 18h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cartagena to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which takes 9h 48m and costs €100 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Cartagena and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cartagena and arriving at La Rochelle via Murcia Del Carmen, Burgos Rosa De Lima, Pasaia, Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
The distance between Cartagena and La Rochelle is 1273 km. The road distance is 1187 km.
The best way to get from Cartagena to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 18h 44m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 18h 44m to get from Cartagena to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Cartagena to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
The best way to get from Cartagena to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 18h 44m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €420 and takes 19h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €460 and takes 17h 59m.
What companies run services between Cartagena, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Cartagena to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 18h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cartagena to La Rochelle via Murcia Del Carmen, Burgos Rosa De Lima, Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 19h 30m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–280
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cartagena to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cartagena to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Cartagena to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Cartagena to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Cartagena to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Murcia Del Carmen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to La Rochelle is 1187 km. It takes approximately 12h 24m to drive from Cartagena to La Rochelle.
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