There are 9 ways to get from Avignon to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
3h 53m€79–319Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m€49–87Train via Tours
- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 56m€201–353Drive 751 km
- Drive from Avignon to La Rochellecar 751 km
7h€120–173Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 46m€98–304Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 13m€89–259Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
3h 41m€98–356Train
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
10h€134–247Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Avignon to Bordeauxbus 1922
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
11h 30m€63–95
Avignon to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €95 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nimes Pont Du Gard and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Avignon and La Rochelle is 681 km. The road distance is 751 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Tours which takes 8h 56m and costs €200 - €360.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Avignon to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Avignon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes Pont Du Gard station.
The best way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle is to train via Tours which takes 8h 56m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Centre to La Rochelle Ville via Nimes Pont Du Gard and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–370
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–310
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–250
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
Avignon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Avignon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to La Rochelle is 751 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Avignon to La Rochelle.
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