How to travel from La Rochelle to Toulon, France
The distance between La Rochelle and Toulon is around 693km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Toulon by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Toulon → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Toulon.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€48($48)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Toulon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Toulon by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between La Rochelle and Toulon is around 693km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from La Rochelle and Toulon by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Toulon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Toulon. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Marseille St Charles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Toulon. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Toulon. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 888km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Toulon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Toulon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 15m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 693km (431 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Fly | 3h 55m | €460($460) | 4 times a day | 934km (580 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 15m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 924km (574 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5h 45m | €160($160) | 5 times a day | 806km (501 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €205($205) | 4 times a day | 1,106km (687 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 6h 30m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 1,018km (633 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 40m | €200($200) | 4 times a day | 995km (618 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €215($215) | 3 times a week | 1,273km (791 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 9h 30m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 940km (584 miles) |
Bus | 12h 10m | €48($48) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | €160($160) | on demand | 888km (552 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Rochelle and Toulon
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Toulon
The following major airports near Toulon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Toulon
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Toulon
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Toulon