How to travel from Ajaccio to La Rochelle, France
The distance between Ajaccio and La Rochelle is around 1,046km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Ajaccio to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to La Rochelle Ville.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€355($355)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.
- Duration24h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to La Rochelle.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and La Rochelle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 6h 55m. 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 €185 ($185).
The distance between Ajaccio and La Rochelle is around 1,046km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 919km (571 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Ajaccio and La Rochelle by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and La Rochelle is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and La Rochelle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 10m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 1,163km (723 miles) |
| Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train | 4h 35m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 35m | €415($420) | every 4 hours | 1,392km (865 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 30m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 1,297km (806 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 55m | €90($90) | twice daily | 1,337km (831 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 17h 15m | €355($355) | once a week | 2,033km (1,264 miles) |
| Ferry to Tolone, train | 17h 45m | €320($320) | once daily | 1,569km (975 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 20h 40m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,218km (757 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 23h 20m | €150($150) | once daily | 1,196km (743 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 24h 10m | €130($130) | once a week | 1,660km (1,031 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 19h 35m | €170($170) | once daily | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and La Rochelle
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Transport Régulier Corse du Sud
Euro Corse Voyages
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airports near La Rochelle
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle