The distance between Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle is around 786km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël 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 Rochelle → Saint-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to La Rochelle (LRH).
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to La Rochelle Ville.
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Montpellier then Niort and then to La Rochelle.
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salle Victor Hugo, Montpellier and Niort. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
FlixBus, ZOU! Var and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Raphaël and La Rochelle. The distance is around 925km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 3 similar | 4h 10m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 786km (488 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Train to Nice Ville, plane | 5h 40m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 925km (575 miles) |
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 6h 10m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 1,018km (632 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 25m | €225($225) | 5 times a day | 1,377km (855 miles) |
Train via Marseille St Charles | 10hrs | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 15m | €60($60) | once daily | 1,040km (646 miles) |
Bus via Aéroport TERM2 Nice | 16h 25m | €59($59) | once daily | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €165($165) | on demand | 925km (575 miles) |
Transavia France
ZOU! Var
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.