There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Port Vendres Villetrain Ter
8h 47m€120–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 31m€43–70Drive 654.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Port-Vendrescar 654.3 km
6h 10m€105–152Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port Vendres Villetrain
9h 3m€101–348Train via Toulouse
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Perpignantrain Ter
10h 36m€111–204Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus 701
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Perpignanbus FlixBus 1621 / ...
11h 31m€54–79Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane NTE - PGF
6h 59m€99–377Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Port Vendres Villetrain
8h 49m€115–342Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Perpignantrain
7h 45m€114–376
La Rochelle to Port-Vendres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Port-Vendres. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at PORT-VENDRES - Obélisque via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Port Vendres Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Port-Vendres is 694 km. The road distance is 654.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €120 - €220.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Port-Vendres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Port-Vendres, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Port Vendres Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to PORT-VENDRES - Obélisque via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Perpignan - Bus Station, and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–230
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 La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Port Vendres Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port Vendres Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Port Vendres Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Port-Vendres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Port-Vendres is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres.
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