There are 4 ways to get from Auray to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Auray to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 9m€57–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auray to Nantesbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
5h 52m€22–36Drive 262.7 km
- Drive from Auray to La Rochellecar 262.7 km
2h 57m€43–61Line 607 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rond point du Pratel to Gare Routièrebus 607
- Take the bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
6h 9m
Auray to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auray to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Auray to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Auray to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Keriolet and arriving at La Rochelle via Auray and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Auray to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Auray and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Auray and La Rochelle is 333 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Auray to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Auray to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Auray to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Auray station.
Auray to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Auray station.
The best way to get from Auray to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Auray, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Auray to La Rochelle Ville via Nantes in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Keriolet to La Rochelle via Gare SNCF, Auray, and Nantes in around 5h 52m.
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 Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Rond point du Pratel to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
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Booking & Getting There
Auray to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Auray to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auray to La Rochelle is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Auray to La Rochelle.
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