The distance between Carcassonne and La Rochelle is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) 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 Toulouse and then to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Carcassonne and La Rochelle is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (266 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Carcassonne and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Carcassonne and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and La Rochelle. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Carcassonne and La Rochelle. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €150($150) | 5 times a day | 709km (440 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 5h 10m | €220($220) | twice daily | 903km (561 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 541km (336 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | €29($29) | twice daily | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus via Niort | 8h 30m | €38($38) | twice a week | 580km (361 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €69($69) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
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The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.