There are 9 ways to get from Toulon to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best- Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
4h 13m€81–323Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toulon - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 25m€59–97Train via Tours
- Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 35m€212–384Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Toulon to Bordeauxbus N718 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
12h 25m€72–108Drive 888.6 km
- Drive from Toulon to La Rochellecar 888.6 km
8h 9m€142–205Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 6m€100–308Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 33m€91–263Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Toulon to Cannestrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 12m€119–331Train
- Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
11h 21m€152–294
Toulon to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toulon to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Toulon to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €80 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Toulon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Toulon and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Toulon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Toulon and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Marseille St Charles, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Toulon and La Rochelle is 687 km. The road distance is 888.6 km.
The best way to get from Toulon to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Tours which takes 10h 35m and costs €210 - €390.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Toulon to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Toulon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Toulon station.
Toulon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Toulon station.
The best way to get from Toulon to La Rochelle is to train via Tours which takes 10h 35m and costs €210 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Toulon, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Toulon to La Rochelle Ville via Marseille St Charles, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toulon to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulon to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulon to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulon to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulon to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulon to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulon to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Toulon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Toulon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toulon to La Rochelle is 889 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Toulon to La Rochelle.
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