How to travel from Gordes to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Gordes and La Rochelle is around 786km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gordes to La Rochelle by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out La RochelleGordes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Avignon Centre, plane

Take the train to Avignon Centre and then to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance786km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gordes and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Gordes to La Rochelle by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Gordes and La Rochelle is around 786km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 12h 15m to get from Gordes and La Rochelle by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gordes to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Gordes and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gordes and La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Centre and then 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 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gordes and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gordes to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coustellet Pl du Marché, Limbert/Remparts - AVIGNON, Le Lac and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Gordes and La Rochelle. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gordes 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 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 Gordes and La Rochelle. The distance is around 786km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gordes to La Rochelle is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gordes and La Rochelle

Transport options from Gordes to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Avignon Centre, plane + 4 similar
5h 25m
€190($190)
5 times a week967km (601 miles)
Train to Avignon Centre, plane5h 25m
€225($225)
5 times a week900km (559 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€175($175)
5 times a week957km (595 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane6h 10m
€120($120)
5 times a week838km (521 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane8h 50m
€240($240)
5 times a week1,279km (795 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
€59($59)
once a week824km (512 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€105($105)
on demand786km (489 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