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 which costs €30 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.

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 21m and costs €110 - €410.

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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Marseille to La Rochelle?

The distance between Marseille and La Rochelle is 620 km. The road distance is 817.3 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 Paris which takes 7h 12m and costs €95 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 21m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €95 - €320 and takes 7h 12m, you could also bus via Bordeaux, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 15m.

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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Marseille to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to La Rochelle is 817 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?

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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 2393+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 10 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 Marseille Provence Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
3h 21m
€115–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€30–110
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 12m
€96–311
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 N1721 / ...
11h 15m
€45–108
Drive 817.3 km
1. Drive from Marseille to La Rochellecar 817.3 km
7h 42m
€126–182
Fly Marseille Provence Airport 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 19m
€72–264
Fly Marseille Provence Airport 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 47m
€53–174
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 2m
€151–492
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 49m
€66–289
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 46m
€43–310

Marseille to La Rochelle by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 619.9 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 12m.

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