How to travel from Avignon to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Avignon and La Rochelle is around 743km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Avignon 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 RochelleAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance749km (466 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Avignon 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 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between Avignon and La Rochelle is around 743km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Avignon and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes Pont Du Gard and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Avignon and La Rochelle. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Avignon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon 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 11hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Avignon and La Rochelle. Buses run once a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Avignon and La Rochelle. The distance is around 749km (466 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and La Rochelle

Transport options from Avignon to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 4 similar
4hrs
€380($380)
every 4 hours743km (461 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 10m
€185($185)
5 times a day912km (567 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€170($170)
5 times a day903km (561 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 20m
€210($210)
5 times a day840km (522 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 35m
€130($130)
5 times a day793km (493 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€230($230)
twice a week1,176km (731 miles)
Train via Nimes7h 50m
€135($135)
every 4 hours795km (494 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€48($48)
once a week782km (486 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€100($100)
on demand749km (466 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