There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cartagena by plane, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, or train
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Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
best- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane LRH - ALC
- Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
11h€102–268Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane NTE - ALC
- Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
9h 41m€85–256Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ave
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic
18h 42m€226–413Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Cartagenabus Alsa
20h 10m€108–188Drive 1,183.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Cartagenacar 1,183.3 km
12h 22m€187–270Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Murcia Corvera Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU)plane LRH - RMU
12h 50m€132–506Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BOD - ALC
- Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
10h 20m€103–261Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane NTE - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmentrain
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain
12h 46m€121–332Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Cartagenatrain Ic / ...
21h 33m€126–215Bus via Alicante
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Valenciabus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Cartagenabus
23h 11m€110–183
La Rochelle to Cartagena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cartagena is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h 10m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cartagena is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs €85 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Cartagena via Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Cartagena via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia, Pasajes, Burgos Rosa De Lima and Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cartagena is 1009 km. The road distance is 1183.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cartagena without a car is to train which takes 18h 42m and costs €220 - €420.
It takes approximately 11h to get from La Rochelle to Cartagena, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Cartagena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Cartagena train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cartagena is to train which takes 18h 42m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €550 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cartagena, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cartagena via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, Burgos Rosa De Lima, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 18h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Cartagena via Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 20h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–210
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–210
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–210
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Murcia Corvera Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–500
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Cartagena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
La Rochelle to Cartagena train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cartagena is 1183 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from La Rochelle to Cartagena.
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