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How to get fromCarcassonne to La Rochelleby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    6h 30m
    €91–163

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Carcassonne to La Rochellerideshare rideshare 514.3 km
    6h 4m
    €33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 30m
    €44–77

  4. Drive  514.1 km

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to La Rochellecar car 514.1 km
    4h 45m
    €82–118

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane TLS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h
    €88–292

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1701
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    8h 5m
    €42–63

Carcassonne to La Rochelle by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Carcassonne to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 8h 5m.

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