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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Madeiraby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from La Rochelle to Madeira by train or plane

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  1. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane NTE - FNC
    8h 20m
    €120–301

  2. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane BOD - FNC
    9h 13m
    €118–336

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,248.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Madeira, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from La Rochelle to Madeira. However, you can take the train to Nantes, walk to Gare Sud, take the bus to Aéroport, walk to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 702 bus to Santa Cruz. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bordeaux St Jean, walk to Gare Saint-Jean, take the vehicle to Aéroport, walk to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 702 bus to Santa Cruz.

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