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How to get fromBelle-Île to La Rochelleby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Belle-Île to La Rochelle by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palais to Quiberonferry ferry Qbi
    2. Take the train from Auray to Nantestrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 49m
    €65–108

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Sauzon to Quiberonferry ferry Qbi
    2. Take the bus from Auray to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 53m
    €48–72

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palais to Quiberonferry ferry Qbi
    2. Take the train from Auray to Nantestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    7h 21m
    €84–146

  4. Ferry, train via Redon

    1. Take the ferry from Sauzon to Quiberonferry ferry Qbi
    2. Take the train from Quiberon to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    7h 24m
    €81–145

Belle-Île to La Rochelle by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Belle-Île, Bretagne, France and La Rochelle, France?

There is no direct connection from Belle-Île to La Rochelle. However, you can take the ferry to Quiberon, walk to Gare Maritime Port Maria, take the bus to Auray, walk to Auray, take the train to Nantes, walk to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, then take the bus to La Rochelle - Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palais to La Rochelle Ville via Quiberon, Gare Maritime Port Maria, Auray, Auray, and Nantes in around 7h 21m.

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