How to travel from Montpellier to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Montpellier and La Rochelle is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance659km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Montpellier and La Rochelle is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Montpellier and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 6h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Montpellier and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Montpellier and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Montpellier and La Rochelle. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and La Rochelle

Transport options from Montpellier to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
€170($170)
5 times a day751km (467 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€175($175)
5 times a day865km (537 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
€160($160)
4 times a week976km (606 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€120($120)
every 4 hours697km (433 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€33($33)
once daily663km (412 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€89($89)
on demand659km (409 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