What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Marseille?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Marseille is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Marseille?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Marseille is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs €75 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Marseille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station station and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Marseille. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Marseille Saint-Charles via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Marseille?

The distance between La Rochelle and Marseille is 620 km. The road distance is 817.7 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Marseille without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Marseille without a car is to train via Tours which takes 7h 43m and costs €180 - €440.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Marseille?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from La Rochelle to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Marseille bus from?

La Rochelle to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Marseille train from?

La Rochelle to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Marseille?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Marseille is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs €75 - €350. Alternatively, you can train via Tours, which costs €180 - €440 and takes 7h 43m, you could also bus via Bordeaux, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Marseille bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Marseille train arrive?

La Rochelle to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Marseille is 818 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from La Rochelle to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Marseille?

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How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Marseille?

Book your La Rochelle to Marseille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Marseille?

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La Rochelle to Marseille - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Marseille by plane, train (TGV), bus, 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
best
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
3h 8m
€79–345
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N718 / ...
11h 10m
€52–101
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain 081B
7h 43m
€188–435
Drive 817.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Marseillecar 817.7 km
7h 40m
€127–184
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
5h 20m
€79–265
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
6h 1m
€62–201
Train to Tours Val De Loire Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TUF - MRS
4h 44m
€138–476
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain Intercités
9h 49m
€129–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€55–110

La Rochelle to Marseille by train

2Weekly Trains

7h 43mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619.5 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Marseille Saint-Charles via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 7h 43m.

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