How to travel from Menton to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Menton and La Rochelle is around 886km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Menton to La Rochelle by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance1,011km (628 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Menton to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Menton and La Rochelle is around 886km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 730km (454 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Menton and La Rochelle by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and La Rochelle, 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 Menton and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and La Rochelle. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Menton and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO, Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE and Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and La Rochelle. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Menton and La Rochelle. The distance is around 1,011km (628 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and La Rochelle

Transport options from Menton to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5hrs
€165($165)
5 times a day974km (605 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train5h 30m
€150($150)
every 4 hours886km (550 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 40m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,180km (733 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 20m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,465km (910 miles)
Train via Cannes12h 5m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,119km (696 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
€45($45)
4 times a week1,085km (674 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€135($135)
on demand1,011km (628 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