How to travel from Orange to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Orange and La Rochelle is around 760km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orange 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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Train to Montpellier Sud de France, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud de France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance760km (472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Orange to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Orange and La Rochelle is around 760km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Orange and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2, Bercy and Montparnasse Bienvenue. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

SNCF run train services between Orange and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Orange and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac - le Pontet and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orange and La Rochelle. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle. instead which will take 4h 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 Orange and La Rochelle. The distance is around 760km (472 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and La Rochelle

Transport options from Orange to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud de France, plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
€170($170)
hourly864km (537 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€140($140)
every 4 hours880km (547 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€180($180)
every 3 hours1,098km (683 miles)
Train via Nîmes8h 10m
€145($145)
hourly823km (511 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€50($50)
once a week807km (501 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand760km (472 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