There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer by plane, bus, train (TGV), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, line 1 bus
best- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the bus from Sncf Miramas to Maraisbus
4h 54m€76–316Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 54m€67–109Train via Tours
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Port De Bouctrain Ter
9h 57m€218–380Drive 770.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mercar 770.3 km
7h 7m€123–178Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
7h 10m€91–289Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
7h 58m€85–243Train to Tours Val De Loire Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TUF - MRS
6h 28m€132–474Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain Ter
12h 10m€143–254Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille Airportbus 1628
14h 53m€72–113
La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer is to fly and line 1 bus which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Fos-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Marais via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Port De Bouc via St Pierre Des Corps and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Fos-sur-Mer is 650 km. The road distance is 770.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer without a car is to train via Tours which takes 9h 57m and costs €210 - €380.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer is to train via Tours which takes 9h 57m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Fos-sur-Mer, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Centre Ville via St Pierre Des Corps, Marseille St Charles, Port De Bouc, and Sncf PDB in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–200
Flights from Tours Val De Loire Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–280
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Port De Bouc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille St Charles to Port De Bouc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nimes to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 4 91 99 99 00
- Website
- Ouest Étang
Bus from Sncf Miramas to Marais
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ouest Étang
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Marseille Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer is 770 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from La Rochelle to Fos-sur-Mer.
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