How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Rochelle is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence 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.

👋 Also check out La RochelleSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance973km (605 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Rochelle is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Rochelle by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and 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 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence 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 30m.

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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Rochelle. The distance is around 973km (605 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to La Rochelle

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Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
€170($170)
4 times a day958km (596 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train5hrs
€170($170)
every 4 hours871km (541 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 15m
€205($205)
4 times a day1,164km (723 miles)
Bus
15h 30m
€60($60)
once daily1,054km (655 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€175($175)
on demand973km (605 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