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

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  1. 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 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 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
    €63–119

  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 51m
    €203–404

  4. Drive  854.1 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to La Ciotatcar car 854.1 km
    7h 53m
    €134–193

  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
    €86–294

  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 14m
    €84–259

  7. 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 3m
    €136–300

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 10m
    €78–131

La Rochelle to La Ciotat by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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 51m. 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 23m.

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