There are 6 ways to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h€89–181Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Carcassonne to La Rochelle514.3 km
6h 4m€33Bus
- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Toulousebus FlixBus 1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
7h 20m€37–66Drive 514.1 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to La Rochellecar 514.1 km
4h 45m€81–117Train, fly
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 46m€100–252Train, bus
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 30m€45–92
Carcassonne to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €33 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at La Rochelle via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Carcassonne and La Rochelle is 541 km. The road distance is 514.1 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Carcassonne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to La Rochelle via Toulouse in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–310
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–470
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €500–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Carcassonne to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Carcassonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €33
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carcassonne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Carcassonne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to La Rochelle is 514 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Carcassonne to La Rochelle.
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Book your Carcassonne to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carcassonne and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















