How to travel from Nice to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Nice and La Rochelle is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice 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.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance980km (609 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Nice 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 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Nice and La Rochelle is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 717km (445 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Nice and La Rochelle by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice 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 Nice and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and La Rochelle. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 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 Nice and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport and Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and La Rochelle. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice 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 4h 15m.

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 Nice and La Rochelle. The distance is around 980km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and La Rochelle

Transport options from Nice to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 15m
€160($160)
5 times a day949km (590 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4h 35m
€145($145)
every 4 hours861km (535 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 50m
€200($200)
5 times a day1,154km (717 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
€270($270)
5 times a day1,441km (895 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles11hrs
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,095km (680 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
€45($45)
4 times a week1,049km (652 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€130($130)
on demand980km (609 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