How to travel from La Rochelle to Frejus, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Frejus is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Frejus 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 FrejusLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to St-Raphaël-Valescure.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre then Marseille and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Fréjus.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance922km (573 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Frejus

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Frejus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between La Rochelle and Frejus is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from La Rochelle and Frejus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Frejus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Frejus, 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 La Rochelle and Frejus. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Frejus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Frejus. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Frejus. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Frejus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and Marseille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Frejus. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m 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 Frejus. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Gare Routière - FREJUS. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Frejus is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Frejus. 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 Frejus. The distance is around 922km (573 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 La Rochelle to Frejus is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

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Transport options from La Rochelle to Frejus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 15m
€210($210)
once daily1,154km (717 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
€180($180)
5 times a day1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus5h 10m
€165($165)
5 times a day915km (569 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus5h 50m
€160($160)
once daily990km (615 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus6h 20m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,209km (751 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus6h 25m
€105($105)
once daily871km (541 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
€260($260)
every 4 hours1,374km (854 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean10h 10m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,032km (641 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€64($64)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€125($125)
on demand922km (573 miles)

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Airports near Frejus

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Frejus
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Frejus
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Frejus