The distance between Arles and La Rochelle is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles 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 Rochelle → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Arles to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Arles and La Rochelle is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Arles and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
SNCF run train services between Arles and La Rochelle. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arles and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes - Gare Routiere, Parnasse and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and La Rochelle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arles and La Rochelle. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €210($210) | 5 times a day | 832km (517 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 4h 45m | €295($295) | 5 times a day | 698km (434 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 5m | €175($175) | every 20 mins | 936km (582 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 5h 30m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 817km (508 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 6h 40m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | €135($135) | twice daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Bus | 11h 55m | €48($48) | 5 times a week | 754km (469 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €100($100) | on demand | 734km (456 miles) |
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The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.