How to travel from Frejus to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Frejus and La Rochelle is around 870km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Frejus 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance921km (572 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frejus and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Frejus to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Frejus and La Rochelle is around 870km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Frejus and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frejus to La Rochelle is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Frejus and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frejus and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Frejus to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Frejus and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 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 Frejus and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Frejus to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Frejus and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frejus to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Frejus and La Rochelle. The distance is around 921km (572 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frejus to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frejus and La Rochelle

Transport options from Frejus to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 45m
€180($180)
5 times a day1,002km (623 miles)
Bus to Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE, plane and train5h 10m
€165($165)
5 times a day914km (568 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train5h 55m
€160($160)
once daily990km (615 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train6h 20m
€105($105)
once daily870km (541 miles)
Bus to Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE, plane and train6h 25m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,208km (750 miles)
Train
10h 10m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,032km (641 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€64($64)
once daily974km (605 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€125($125)
on demand921km (572 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