There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Provence by plane, bus, train (TGV, Trenitalia), car, or train
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Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, bus
best- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
5h 47m€104–342Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière Saint-Charles to Gare SNCFbus 69 / ...
15h 18m€98–164Train via Paris
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
10h€222–501Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille Airportbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière Aéroport to Boulevard des Tilleulsbus 66
15h 14mDrive 874.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Provencecar 874.6 km
8h 36m€137–198Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
7h 59m€123–320Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
8h 42m€121–285Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
12h 51m€186–392
La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Provence is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Provence is to fly and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Provence. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Boulevard des Tilleuls via Bordeaux and Gare Routière Aéroport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Provence. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Chateau Arnoux St Auban via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare De Lyon and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between La Rochelle and Provence is 716 km. The road distance is 874.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Provence without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h and costs €220 - €500.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from La Rochelle to Provence, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Provence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Provence train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Provence is to train via Paris which takes 10h and costs €220 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs and takes 15h 14m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Provence via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Marseille St Charles, and Chateau Arnoux St Auban in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Provence via Bordeaux, Marseille Airport, Gare Routière Aéroport, and Boulevard des Tilleuls in around 15h 14m.
- 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
- €50–320
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
- €45–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Provence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Provence train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Provence is 875 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from La Rochelle to Provence.
There are 324+ hotels available in Provence.







