How to travel from La Rochelle to Nice, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Nice is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. 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).

  • Duration4hrs
  • 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 Nice Ville.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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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 Nice.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance981km (610 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Nice

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. 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 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between La Rochelle and Nice is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 717km (445 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from La Rochelle and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Nice, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Nice. 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 11h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 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 Nice. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre, Nice - Airport and Aéroport / Promenade. 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 Nice. 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. The distance is around 981km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Nice

Transport options from La Rochelle to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€160($160)
5 times a day949km (590 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly4h 35m
€145($145)
every 4 hours861km (535 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 50m
€200($200)
5 times a day1,155km (717 miles)
Train
11h 10m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,095km (680 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
€45($45)
4 times a week1,049km (652 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
€130($130)
on demand981km (610 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice