There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by train, plane, bus or car
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Train • 8h 23m
Train via Brussels • 11h 52m
Bus • 16h 26m
Drive • 8h 47m
Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by train, subway, walk and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €45 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to La Rochelle Airport (LRH). However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Aéroport via Brussels-North train station, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
The distance between Rotterdam and La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 860 km. The road distance is 913.5 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €170 - €370.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH), including transfers.
Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 26m.
Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 914 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH).
- Distance: 859.6 km
- Duration: 7h 13m
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France?
You can take a train from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, La Rochelle Ville, Gare La Rochelle, Dames Blanches, and Place de Verdun in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) via Brussels-North train station, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, La Rochelle, and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin in around 16h 26m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €900
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €600
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €900
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to La Rochelle via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to La Rochelle via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to La Rochelle via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to La Rochelle via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to La Rochelle via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Charleroi to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €450
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €650
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €9 - €14
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €16 - €24
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €60
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €26 - €40
- Comfort
- €28 - €40
- Premium
- €45 - €60
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €90
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €40 - €60
- Comfort
- €45 - €65
- Premium
- €65 - €90
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €200
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €95 - €140
- Comfort
- €110 - €160
- Premium
- €150 - €200
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €15
- Schedules at
- europeansleeper.eu
- Seats - Budget
- €9 - €15
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45 - €65
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80 - €170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €120
- Rail 1st Class
- €120 - €170
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €130
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam CS to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €21
- 1st Class
- €22 - €35
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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