How to travel from La Rochelle to Gordes, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Gordes is around 788km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Gordes 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 GordesLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Avignon.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance788km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Gordes

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Gordes by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between La Rochelle and Gordes is around 788km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from La Rochelle and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Gordes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Gordes, 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 La Rochelle and Gordes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Gordes. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre, Avignon, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Gordes. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 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 Gordes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 788km (490 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 La Rochelle to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Transport options from La Rochelle to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 4 similar
5h 15m
€190($190)
5 times a week967km (601 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 20m
€225($225)
5 times a week899km (559 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€175($175)
5 times a week957km (595 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 10m
€120($120)
5 times a week838km (520 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane8h 40m
€220($220)
5 times a week1,279km (794 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€59($59)
once a week829km (515 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€105($105)
on demand788km (490 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes