How to travel from Marseille to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Marseille and La Rochelle is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance822km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Marseille to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Marseille and La Rochelle is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 605km (376 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Marseille and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Marseille and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 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 Marseille and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to La Rochelle. 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 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) 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 Marseille and La Rochelle. The distance is around 822km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Marseille to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and La Rochelle

Transport options from Marseille to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4hrs
€155($155)
every 20 mins851km (529 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4h 25m
€100($100)
every 20 mins732km (455 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 35m
€225($225)
every 20 mins1,069km (664 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€200($200)
5 times a day925km (575 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane7hrs
€220($220)
5 times a day1,173km (729 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€145($145)
every 4 hours872km (542 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€53($53)
once daily836km (520 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€110($110)
on demand822km (511 miles)

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Airports near La Rochelle

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

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle