Chichester to La Rochelle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.5 miles 520.7 km · straight line
388.2 miles estimated 624.8 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
£59 - £72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Chichester from La Rochelle?

The distance from Chichester to La Rochelle is 323.5 miles (520.7 km) as the crow flies. La Rochelle is located S of Chichester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.2 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Chichester is in United Kingdom, while La Rochelle is in France.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chichester and La Rochelle. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chichester to La Rochelle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min £59 - £72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chichester & La Rochelle

Quick Facts

Chichester
50.84°N, 0.78°W
Europe/London
20m elevation
La Rochelle
46.16°N, 1.15°W
Europe/Paris
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients