How to travel from La Rochelle to Grasse, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Grasse is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Grasse 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 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Cannes.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance967km (601 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Grasse

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Grasse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between La Rochelle and Grasse is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from La Rochelle and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Grasse is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Grasse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Grasse. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Cannes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Grasse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 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 La Rochelle and Grasse. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre, Nice - Airport and Aéroport Promenade - A - NICE. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Grasse. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 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 Grasse. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. 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 Grasse. The distance is around 967km (601 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Grasse

Transport options from La Rochelle to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
€155($155)
once daily980km (609 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly4h 60m
€140($140)
once daily892km (554 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 10m
€195($195)
once daily1,186km (737 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 10m
€275($275)
every 4 hours1,426km (886 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean11h 5m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,084km (673 miles)
Bus
16h 40m
€43($43)
4 times a week1,076km (668 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€130($130)
on demand967km (601 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse