How to travel from Saint-Tropez to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and La Rochelle is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare Routière - TOULON then take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance925km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and La Rochelle is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Saint-Tropez and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to La Rochelle is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Raphaël-Valescure, Paris Gare de Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Tropez and La Rochelle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Tropez and La Rochelle. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then 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 6h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then 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 6h 20m.

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-Tropez and La Rochelle. The distance is around 925km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).

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Transport options from Saint-Tropez to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 20m
€210($210)
twice daily1,033km (642 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane6h 45m
€195($195)
twice daily945km (587 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane6h 45m
€205($205)
twice daily1,031km (641 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane7h 55m
€250($250)
twice daily1,238km (769 miles)
Train
9h 15m
€370($370)
once daily1,414km (878 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12hrs
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,018km (633 miles)
Bus to Gare Routière - TOULON, train15h 55m
€84($84)
once daily989km (615 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€125($125)
on demand925km (575 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