How to travel from Calvi to La Rochelle, France
The distance between Calvi and La Rochelle is around 1,142km (709 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Calvi to La Rochelle by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Calvi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Calvi (CLY) to La Rochelle (LRH).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical cost€310($310)
Air Corsica
+ 3 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bastia gare Prefecture then take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to La Rochelle.
- Duration24h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Bastia gare Prefecture then take a ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette then take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.
- Duration23h 60m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Ajaccio then take a ferry to Marseille then drive to La Rochelle.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calvi and La Rochelle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calvi to La Rochelle by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 24h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).
The distance between Calvi and La Rochelle is around 1,142km (709 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 882km (548 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Calvi and La Rochelle by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Calvi to La Rochelle is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Calvi and La Rochelle is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Calvi and La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Calvi (CLY) to La Rochelle (LRH). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calvi and La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Calvi (CLY) to La Rochelle (LRH). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Calvi and La Rochelle. Flights depart from Calvi (CLY) and arrive at La Rochelle (LRH) - via Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Calvi to La Rochelle. There is however a flight that goes via Nice (NCE) and London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Calvi to La Rochelle typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Calvi (CLY) and and arrive into La Rochelle (LRH).
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 Calvi to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the bus to Casamozza then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calvi to La Rochelle is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calvi and La Rochelle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 40m | €310($310) | hourly | 1,750km (1,088 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | €295($295) | 4 times a day | 1,142km (709 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 35m | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 1,262km (784 miles) |
| Bus to Casamozza, plane and train | 6h 5m | €305($305) | 5 times a week | 1,165km (724 miles) |
| Bus to Casamozza, plane and train | 6h 60m | €300($300) | 5 times a week | 1,460km (907 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 24h 10m | €125($125) | twice a week | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 23h 60m | €125($125) | 5 times a week | 1,385km (860 miles) |
| Bus to Bastia, gare, Prefecture, ferry and train | 1 day 5h | €125($125) | 4 times a week | 1,630km (1,013 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 22h 10m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,325km (823 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Train | 17hrs | €315($315) | 5 times a week | 1,968km (1,223 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calvi and La Rochelle
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Corsica Bus
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Moby Lines
La Meridionale
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