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How to get fromMarseille to La Rochelleby plane, train (TGV), bus, car or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Marseille to La Rochelle by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. 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)planeMRS - LRH
    3h 26m
    €80–357

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 25m
    €35–120

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudtrainTgv
    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 VilletrainTgv
    8h 52m
    €176–452

  4. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to BordeauxbusN718 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La RochellebusFlixBus N1721 / ...
    11h 15m
    €47–110

  5. Drive 817.3 km

    1. Drive from Marseille to La Rochellecar817.3 km
    7h 37m
    €125–180

  6. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)planeMRS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
    6h 23m
    €71–214

  7. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeMRS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
    6h 51m
    €58–174

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St JeantrainIntercités
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain591A / ...
    9h 46m
    €44–278

Marseille to La Rochelle by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€176Cheapest Price
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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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