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How to get fromDurham to La Rochelleby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Durham to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    10h 25m
    €355–563

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 44m
    €104–207

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus bus 723
    24h 12m
    €231–349

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Durham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar car
    12h 34m
    €334–436

  5. Fly Newcastle to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane NCL - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    9h 57m
    €120–623

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Durham to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar car
    16h 6m
    €198–457

  7. Fly Newcastle to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane NCL - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    11h 1m
    €111–258

  8. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MME - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    10h 30m
    €161–778

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane MAN - LRH
    7h 32m
    €137–427

  10. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MME - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    11h 39m
    €172–783

  11. Fly Newcastle to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane NCL - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    9h 39m
    €159–371

  12. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MAN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    11h 22m
    €142–357

Durham to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,326.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Durham, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Durham to La Rochelle Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Interchange, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 25h 44m.

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