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How to get fromLa Rochelle to La Ciotatby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train, line 352 bus

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    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LRH - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to La Ciotat-Ceyrestetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus bus
    4h 20m

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus N718 / ...
    12h 23m
    €70–125

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain train Intercités
    11h 4m
    €148–312

  4. Drive 854.1 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to La Ciotatcar car 854.1 km
    7h 53m
    €133–191

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NTE - MRS
    6h 32m
    €93–286

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    7h 15m
    €96–261

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 10m
    €80–139

La Rochelle to La Ciotat by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle to République via Bordeaux St Jean, Marseille St Charles, Marseille Saint-Charles, La Ciotat-Ceyreste, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to République via Bordeaux, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille Saint-Charles, La Ciotat-Ceyreste, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 12h 23m.

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