How to travel from Alès to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Alès and La Rochelle is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alès 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.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to La Rochelle (LRH).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then St-Pierre-des-Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance748km (465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Alès to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Alès and La Rochelle is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Alès and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and St-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and La Rochelle. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 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 Alès and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Toulouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Alès and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Alès and La Rochelle. The distance is around 748km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and La Rochelle

Transport options from Alès to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
€170($170)
once daily769km (478 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 55m
€195($195)
once daily984km (611 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€180($180)
4 times a day851km (529 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 10m
€185($185)
once daily1,001km (622 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€205($205)
twice daily1,196km (743 miles)
Train via Nimes7h 50m
€120($120)
every 4 hours795km (494 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€51($51)
once daily763km (474 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€135($135)
on demand748km (465 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