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How to get fromLa Rochelle to La Ciotatby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain train Intercités
    11h 22m
    €149–334

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus N746 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus N718 / ...
    13h 15m
    €60–101

  3. Drive 854.1 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to La Ciotatcar car 854.1 km
    7h 53m
    €132–190

  4. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NTE - MRS
    6h 56m
    €89–277

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 20m
    €62–84

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    7h 34m
    €72–213

  7. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train, line 352 bus

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LRH - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus bus
    4h 41m

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle to République via Bordeaux St Jean, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Office de Tourisme via Bordeaux, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Charles, Castellane, and Castellane Schweitzer in around 13h 15m.

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