There are 9 ways to get from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), rideshare, 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 to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
4h 26m€72–248Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 55m€31–63Bus via Matabiau Gare SNCF
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
6h 17m€36–63Train
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
7h 10m€81–148Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle422.4 km
3h 59mDrive 422.4 km
- Drive from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochellecar 422.4 km
3h 59m€68–98Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane TLS - LRH
5h 20m€79–380Fly to St-Nazaire, train
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to St-Nazaire (SNR)plane TLS - SNR
- Take the train from Montoir De Bretagne to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 25m€86–332Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus 701
6h 40m€35–60
Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Toulouse and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Toulouse Airport (TLS) and La Rochelle is 645 km. The road distance is 422.4 km.
The best way to get from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle without a car is to bus via Matabiau Gare SNCF which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Toulouse station.
Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.
The best way to get from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle is to bus via Matabiau Gare SNCF which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €380 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Toulouse Airport (TLS), France and La Rochelle, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aéroport to La Rochelle Ville via Matabiau Gare SNCF, Toulouse Matabiau, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €85–400
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–380
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–470
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to St-Nazaire via Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–260
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–220
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 Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montoir De Bretagne to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle is 422 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle.
Book your Toulouse Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 2369+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Toulouse Airport (TLS) and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















