- Must visit
Musée Maritime
A leading maritime museum with preserved vessels, including a weather ship and fishing boat, moored in the old harbour area.
Take a flight from Birmingham to La Rochelle and enjoy the approximately 704 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Distance 704 km |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £83. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £83, and a train costs an average of £370.
Distance: 704 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£370 Average Price | £83 Average Price Cheapest |
18h 32m Average total duration Fastest 18h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 16m Average total duration 22h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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A leading maritime museum with preserved vessels, including a weather ship and fishing boat, moored in the old harbour area.
Natural history collections covering animals, ethnography and regional science, set in an elegant former governor’s residence.
Fine arts museum in a historic episcopal palace, showing paintings and decorative arts from the 15th to 20th centuries.
The city’s lively harbour lined with quays, cafés and historic towers; ideal for a first walk and classic La Rochelle views.
This old quarter of arcaded lanes, mansions and small squares captures the city’s mercantile character and rewards slow wandering.
A central pedestrian shopping street known for arcades, historic façades and easy access to the old town’s main sights.
Fresh oysters from nearby Marennes-Oléron, prized for their briny flavour and long oyster-farming tradition on the Charente coast.
Mussels cooked with pineau, cream or herbs are a Charente-Maritime staple, reflecting the region’s strong shellfish culture and Atlantic produce.
A rich fish stew from the Atlantic coast, usually made with local fish, shellfish, wine and aromatics, linked to old fishing traditions.
Smart contemporary restaurant focused on seasonal French cooking and carefully presented plates in an intimate old-town setting.
Elegant seafood restaurant by the harbour, known for oysters, fish and polished service in a refined but welcoming setting.
Historic brasserie on the Vieux Port serving seafood platters, regional dishes and classic French fare in a lively traditional room.
Moderate for a French coastal city: hotels rise in summer, but dining and local transport are usually manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafés; taxis are often rounded up.
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La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport -> Place de Verdun, La Rochelle
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