How to travel from Toulon to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Toulon and La Rochelle is around 693km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Toulon 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to La Rochelle (LRH).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance887km (551 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Toulon to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Toulon and La Rochelle is around 693km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Toulon and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulon and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Toulon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to La Rochelle (LRH). instead which will take 3h 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 Toulon and La Rochelle. The distance is around 887km (551 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and La Rochelle

Transport options from Toulon to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 20m
€155($155)
5 times a day693km (430 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€490($490)
4 times a day934km (580 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 20m
€170($170)
4 times a day924km (574 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 45m
€160($160)
5 times a day806km (501 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 10m
€205($205)
4 times a day1,106km (687 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 40m
€210($210)
every 4 hours1,018km (633 miles)
Train
9h 25m
€140($140)
every 4 hours940km (584 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€48($48)
once daily895km (556 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€160($160)
on demand887km (551 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