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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and La Rochelle?

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

Is there a direct train between Marseille and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Marseille to La Rochelle?

The distance between Marseille and La Rochelle is 620 km. The road distance is 820.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Tours which takes 8h 52m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Marseille to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Marseille to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Marseille to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Marseille to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Tours, which costs €200 - €420 and takes 8h 52m, you could also bus via Bordeaux, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Marseille to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Marseille to La Rochelle train arrive?

Marseille to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Can I drive from Marseille to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to La Rochelle is 821 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Marseille to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Marseille to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2579+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Marseille to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Marseille to La Rochelle 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 to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
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1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
3h 26m
€52–267
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 52m
€207–418
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Bordeauxbus N718 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
11h 10m
€57–95
Drive 820.7 km
1. Drive from Marseille to La Rochellecar 820.7 km
7h 42m
€126–182
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 14m
€82–264
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
6h 50m
€69–219
Train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
9h 42m
€144–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€60–120

Marseille to La Rochelle by train

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8h 52mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619.9 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Ryanair flies from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to La Rochelle Ville via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h 52m.

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