What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €70 - €140 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €120 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and La Ciotat?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at République via Bordeaux and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and La Ciotat?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at La Ciotat via Bordeaux St Jean and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to La Ciotat?

The distance between La Rochelle and La Ciotat is 661 km. The road distance is 854.1 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to La Ciotat without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to La Ciotat bus from?

La Rochelle to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to La Ciotat train from?

La Rochelle to La Ciotat train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to La Ciotat?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the La Rochelle to La Ciotat bus arrive?

La Rochelle to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the La Rochelle to La Ciotat train arrive?

La Rochelle to La Ciotat train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to La Ciotat?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to La Ciotat is 854 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from La Rochelle to La Ciotat.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to La Ciotat?

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La Rochelle to La Ciotat - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 352 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train, line 352 bus
best
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain
3. Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus
4h 26m
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N718 / ...
12h 28m
€71–134
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain Intercités
11h 9m
€149–313
Drive 854.1 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to La Ciotatcar 854.1 km
7h 53m
€133–192
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
6h 42m
€96–257
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
7h 23m
€98–252
Train to Tours Val De Loire Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TUF - MRS
6h 3m
€128–450
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 9m
€82–140

La Rochelle to La Ciotat by train and bus

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Distance: 661.1 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to République via Bordeaux St Jean, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to République via Bordeaux, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 12h 28m.

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