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

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There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train, line 352 bus

    best
    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 St Charles to La Ciotattrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus bus
    4h 15m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 10m
    €70–112

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    8h 42m
    €225–375

  4. Bus via Bordeaux

    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 18m
    €77–121

  5. Drive  854.1 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to La Ciotatcar car 854.1 km
    7h 53m
    €137–198

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    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 37m
    €90–294

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    7h 20m
    €84–249

  8. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane NTE - NCE
    3. Take the train from Cannes to Toulontrain train
    8h 37m
    €120–319

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain train Intercités
    11h 10m
    €160–270

La Rochelle to La Ciotat by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to République via St Pierre Des Corps, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 8h 42m. 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 18m.

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