How to travel from Perpignan to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Perpignan and La Rochelle is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perpignan 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.

👋 Also check out La RochellePerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance626km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Perpignan and La Rochelle is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 501km (311 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Perpignan and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Perpignan and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5h 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 Perpignan and La Rochelle. The distance is around 626km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and La Rochelle

Transport options from Perpignan to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 15m
€200($200)
every 20 mins909km (565 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€100($100)
every 4 hours664km (413 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€38($38)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€115($115)
on demand626km (389 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