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How to get fromCarcassonne to La Rochelleby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Carcassonne to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    6h 28m
    €86–176

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Carcassonne to La Rochellerideshare rideshare 514.3 km
    6h 4m
    €33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 7m
    €43–75

  4. Drive  514.1 km

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to La Rochellecar car 514.1 km
    4h 45m
    €81–116

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane TLS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 1m
    €97–299

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus bus 701 / ...
    8h 10m
    €45–84

Carcassonne to La Rochelle by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 8h 7m.

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