There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter / ...
5h 31m€101–186Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Rouen472.8 km
5h 57m€29Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 1m€48–80Drive 469.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedralcar 469.6 km
4h 46m€74–107Train, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 36m€165–383Bus via Le Mans
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Le Mansbus N723
- Take the bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 23m€51–87
La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Rouen Cathedral. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Rouen Cathedral is 607 km. The road distance is 469.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Rouen Cathedral, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Rouen Cathedral via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, and Rouen Rive Droite in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rouen Cathedral via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Rouen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from La Rochelle to Rouen Cathedral.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Rouen Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.