How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out La RochelleAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance808km (502 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and La Rochelle. The distance is around 808km (502 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
4h 10m
€150($150)
5 times a day854km (530 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4h 35m
€95($95)
5 times a day734km (456 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€215($215)
once daily929km (577 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 40m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,072km (666 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 45m
€155($155)
5 times a day1,116km (694 miles)
Bus to NICE - Aéroport - NICE, plane and train6h 10m
€140($140)
5 times a day1,028km (639 miles)
Train
9h 10m
€155($155)
every 4 hours908km (564 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€53($53)
once a week865km (537 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€110($110)
on demand808km (502 miles)

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Airports near La Rochelle

The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle