There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train, line 352 bus
best- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain
- Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus
4h 16mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 10m€64–101Train via Tours
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
8h 42m€212–370Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N718 / ...
12h 19m€71–115Drive 854.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to La Ciotatcar 854.1 km
7h 53m€137–197Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
6h 33m€95–295Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
7h 11m€89–249Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain Intercités
11h€150–280
La Rochelle to La Ciotat by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €95 - €300.
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 19m.
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 St Pierre Des Corps and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between La Rochelle and La Ciotat is 661 km. The road distance is 854.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat without a car is to train via Tours which takes 8h 42m and costs €210 - €370.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat, including transfers.
La Rochelle to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to La Ciotat train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to La Ciotat is to train via Tours which takes 8h 42m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 19m.
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 19m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotat
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–210
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 04 42 08 90 90
- Website
- La Ciotat - Ciotabus
Bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to République
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- La Ciotat - Ciotabus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to La Ciotat train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
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.
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