There are 5 ways to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 18m€145–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 35m€58–95Drive 681.7 km
- Drive from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochellecar 681.7 km
6h 42m€108–156Train via Calais Ville
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 59m€132–232Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Nantestrain
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
11h 14m€148–259
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Eurotunnel Calais Terminal and La Rochelle is 812 km. The road distance is 681.7 km.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs €140 - €240.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Frethun station.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle Ville via Eurotunnel Ps1, Gare Tgv, Calais Frethun, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Calais, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle is 682 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to La Rochelle.
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