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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Sète is to bus via Toulouse which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Sète is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €95 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Sète?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Sète. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Sete - Noel Guignon via Montpellier - Sabines Tw2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Sète?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Sète. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Sete via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Sète?

The distance between La Rochelle and Sète is 670 km. The road distance is 645.4 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Sète without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from La Rochelle to Sète, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Sète bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

La Rochelle to Sète train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Sète?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Sète is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Sète bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Sète bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Sète train arrive?

La Rochelle to Sète train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Sète?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Sète is 645 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from La Rochelle to Sète.

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

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Where can I stay near Sète?

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La Rochelle to Sète - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Sète by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean591A / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to SeteIntercités
7h 51m
€44–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 40m
€30–100
Drive 645.4 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Sète645.4 km
5h 56m
€99–142
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)NTE - MPL
6h 39m
€64–217
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to ToulouseFlixBus N1136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to MontpellierN701 / ...
10h 45m
€43–69
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LRH - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Roch
5h 53m
€100–375
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)NTE - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Sete
7h 52m
€67–220
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)NTE - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Roch
8h 15m
€86–231
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BOD - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Roch
8h 46m
€72–199
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Sete
7h 34m
€101–287

La Rochelle to Sète by train

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Distance: 669.6 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Sete via Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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