How to travel from La Rochelle to Les Baux-de-Provence, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence is around 733km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Les Baux-de-Provence 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 Les Baux-de-ProvenceLa 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 Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Avignon.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Les Baux-de-Provence.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance753km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Les Baux-de-Provence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence is around 733km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 539km (335 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Les Baux-de-Provence is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Les Baux-de-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Avignon Tgv. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Les Baux-de-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Avignon and Gare Centre. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 25m 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Les Baux-de-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence. 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. The distance is around 753km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Les Baux-de-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Les Baux-de-Provence

Transport options from La Rochelle to Les Baux-de-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 6 similar
4h 45m
€195($195)
4 times a day848km (527 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane5h 25m
€240($240)
twice daily953km (592 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 50m
€180($180)
4 times a day964km (599 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€205($205)
twice daily963km (599 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 20m
€170($170)
5 times a day846km (526 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 35m
€205($205)
twice daily949km (590 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 50m
€165($165)
5 times a day733km (455 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€265($265)
every 4 hours1,146km (712 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€52($52)
once a week825km (512 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand753km (468 miles)

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Airports near Les Baux-de-Provence

The following major airports near Les Baux-de-Provence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence