How to travel from La Rochelle to Antibes, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Antibes is around 870km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Antibes 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance964km (599 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Antibes

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Antibes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between La Rochelle and Antibes is around 870km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 711km (442 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from La Rochelle and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Antibes. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Antibes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 50m, 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 La Rochelle and Antibes. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and Nice - Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Antibes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 La Rochelle and Antibes. The distance is around 964km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Antibes

Transport options from La Rochelle to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€160($160)
5 times a day958km (595 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly4h 40m
€145($145)
every 4 hours870km (541 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 55m
€200($200)
5 times a day1,164km (723 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 15m
€210($210)
4 times a day1,054km (655 miles)
Train
10h 50m
€200($200)
every 4 hours1,075km (668 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
€45($45)
4 times a week1,059km (658 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€130($130)
on demand964km (599 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes