There are 8 ways to get from Chichester to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, or car train
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Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
5h 28m€92–281Train
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 24m€246–454Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chichester to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
11h 40m€114–333Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
21h 43m€96–194Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 56m€99–271Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 13m€97–381Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 1m€102–256Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Chichester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
9h 28m€265–337
Chichester to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chichester to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €95 - €200 and takes 21h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chichester to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €90 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chichester to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Chichester and La Rochelle is 632 km.
The best way to get from Chichester to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €240 - €460.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Chichester to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Chichester to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Chichester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
The best way to get from Chichester to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €240 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 21h 43m.
What companies run services between Chichester, England and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Chichester to La Rochelle Ville via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to La Rochelle - Bus Station via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Southern
Train from Horsham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
Car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
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More Questions & Answers
Chichester to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Chichester. It is currently 8:09 PM in Chichester and 9:09 PM in La Rochelle.
Chichester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.
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