What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres is to bus via Toulouse which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Port-Vendres?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at PORT-VENDRES - Obélisque via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Port-Vendres?

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.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres?

The distance between La Rochelle and Port-Vendres is 694 km. The road distance is 654.3 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €130 - €230.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Port-Vendres bus from?

La Rochelle to Port-Vendres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train from?

La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Port-Vendres bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Port-Vendres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perpignan station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train arrive?

La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres?

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.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres?

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Where can I stay near Port-Vendres?

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La Rochelle to Port-Vendres - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Port Vendres Villetrain Ter
8h 47m
€136–223
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 30m
€52–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Perpignanbus FlixBus N1136
9h 31m
€61–86
Drive 654.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Port-Vendrescar 654.3 km
6h 10m
€120–173
Train, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port Vendres Villetrain
9h 7m
€105–344
Train, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
4. Take the train from Narbonne to Port Vendres Villetrain
8h 39m
€119–333

La Rochelle to Port-Vendres by train

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Distance: 693.8 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Perpignan twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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