How to travel from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgeLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus

Fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then Marseille and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance925km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 646km (402 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Marseille and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 925km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €410 ($410).

How do I get from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from La Rochelle to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus + 5 similar
3h 60m
€215($215)
6 times a week734km (456 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 35m
€270($270)
once daily869km (540 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus6hrs
€220($220)
6 times a week965km (600 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus6h 25m
€185($185)
6 times a week846km (526 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 30m
€275($275)
once daily1,088km (676 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus6h 55m
€285($285)
once daily1,000km (621 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€410($410)
once daily1,408km (875 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 25m
€150($150)
twice daily974km (605 miles)
Bus via Toulouse14h 10m
€150($150)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€320($320)
6 times a week1,320km (820 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus10h 55m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,014km (630 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€125($125)
on demand925km (575 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge