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How to get fromIstanbul to La Rochelleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane IST - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    11h 6m
    €144–364

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SAW - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    14h 2m
    €119–374

  3. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 42 / ...
    3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    35h 36m
    €286–577

  4. Drive  2,913.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to La Rochellecar car 2,913.2 km
    28h 56m
    €467–675

  5. Fly Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane IST - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    10h 32m
    €183–379

  6. Fly Istanbul to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane IST - LRH
    10h 47m
    €224–754

  7. Fly Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane IST - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    11h 39m
    €207–497

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane SAW - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    12h 3m
    €143–399

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    36h 23m
    €328–549

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nantesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus 701
    45h 20m
    €198–302

  11. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    €142–244

Istanbul to La Rochelle by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,661.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and La Rochelle, France?

Turkish Airlines, easyJet, and Jet2.com fly from Istanbul (IST) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to La Rochelle via Munich central bus station and Nantes in around 45h 20m.

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