How to travel from La Rochelle to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Raphaël 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 Saint-RaphaëlLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Puget-sur-Argens.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance926km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

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

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse and Puget-sur-Argens. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 15h 35m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 926km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from La Rochelle to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 45m
€165($165)
5 times a day784km (487 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€195($195)
4 times a day1,013km (629 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 40m
€200($200)
every 4 hours925km (575 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 45m
€180($180)
4 times a day1,015km (631 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 15m
€215($215)
once daily1,154km (717 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
€225($225)
4 times a day1,373km (853 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean10h 15m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,033km (642 miles)
Bus
15h 35m
€54($54)
6 times a week1,004km (624 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€165($165)
on demand926km (575 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël