What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Florence?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Florence is to bus which costs €120 - €200 and takes 21h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Florence?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Florence is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Florence?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Florence station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station via Gare Saint-Jean and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Florence. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Florence?

The distance between La Rochelle and Florence is 1258 km. The road distance is 1236 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Florence without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Florence without a car is to train which takes 13h 38m and costs €220 - €350.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Florence?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from La Rochelle to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Florence bus from?

La Rochelle to Florence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Florence train from?

La Rochelle to Florence train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Florence?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Florence is to train which takes 13h 38m and costs €220 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 21h 7m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Florence bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Florence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Florence train arrive?

La Rochelle to Florence train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Florence is 1236 km. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from La Rochelle to Florence.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Florence?

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La Rochelle to Florence - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Florence by train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NTE - FLR
6h 38m
€100–296
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BOD - FLR
7h 22m
€98–311
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain
13h 38m
€220–349
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain
20h 1m
€133–222
Drive 1,236 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Florencecar 1,236 km
13h 57m
€201–289
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane NTE - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
9h 18m
€107–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N718
21h 7m
€125–194

La Rochelle to Florence by train, subway, and foot

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13h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,258.3 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Florence, Italy?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare Saint-Jean, Meca, and Bordeaux in around 21h 7m.

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