How to get to Strasbourg from La Rochelle

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Compare train and coach for La Rochelle to Strasbourg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £101 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £101, while a train costs an average of £172.

Distance: 721 km

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Driving

£172

Average Price

£101

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Cheapest

£213

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 34m

Average total duration

15h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 7m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Strasbourg:

A coach is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Strasbourg costing on average £172.

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is by train with an average journey time of 5h 43m.

Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:

Coach takes on average 15h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between La Rochelle and Strasbourg including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 3h 54m faster (5h 13m by train vs 9h 7m by car) and roughly £41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£172 vs £213). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from La Rochelle to Strasbourg

How to get to Strasbourg from La Rochelle by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:5016h50
    La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    22:40Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    £1031One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:5016h50
    La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    22:40Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    £1031One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8374 · 2437
    10:495h36
    La Rochelle station
    16:25Strasbourg station
    £1511One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8364 · 2471
    17:006h51
    La Rochelle station
    23:51Strasbourg station
    £1701One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8364 · 2471+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L15 (864809)
    15:597h52
    La Rochelle Porte Dauphine
    23:51Strasbourg station
    £1711One-way
    2 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8380 · 2465
    15:456h26
    La Rochelle station
    22:11Strasbourg station
    £1741One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:4016h20
    La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    14:00Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    £1091One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:5516h45
    La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    2:40Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    £1121One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4035 · 54152
    0:3032h25
    La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin
    8:55Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    £1581One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: La Rochelle to Strasbourg

Travel to Strasbourg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from La Rochelle to Strasbourg.

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There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Strasbourg including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Strasbourg:

A coach is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Strasbourg costing on average £172.

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is by train with an average journey time of 5h 43m.

Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:

Coach takes on average 15h 34m.

The La Rochelle to Strasbourg distance is approximately 721 km.
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Rochelle to Strasbourg:
  • Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Strasbourg station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Rochelle to Strasbourg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Strasbourg by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Strasbourg by coach.
Omio customers who travel from La Rochelle to Strasbourg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Colmar, Basel, Nice, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Strasbourg and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Strasbourg, visitors can explore vibrant local markets with fresh produce and regional specialties, take a boat tour along the Ill River for unique views of the city's architecture, visit the Alsatian Museum for insights into cultural heritage, enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Alsace wine region, and attend a performance at the Opéra National du Rhin. Must-see sights include the Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France, Palais Rohan, the European Parliament, and Barrage Vauban, each offering rich historical and visual experiences.
Two to three days in Strasbourg should be sufficient to explore the city's main attractions, including the historic centre, La Petite France, the Strasbourg Cathedral, and the European institutions.

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