There are 4 ways to get from Bretagne to La Rochelle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hennebont to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 56m€145–224Drive 291.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Bretagne to La Rochellecar 291.9 km
3h 26m€46–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Giratoire de Kerroux to Gare Routièrebus 603
- Take the train from Vannes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
5h 34mBus
- Take the bus from Pontivy to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 37m€61–96
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bretagne to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bretagne to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bretagne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pontivy and arriving at La Rochelle via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Bretagne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Hennebont and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Bretagne and La Rochelle is 396 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Bretagne to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €140 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Bretagne to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Bretagne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Pontivy station.
Bretagne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hennebont station.
The best way to get from Bretagne to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Bretagne, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Bretagne to La Rochelle Ville via Hennebont and Nantes in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bretagne to La Rochelle via Pontivy and Rennes in around 6h 37m.
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 Hennebont to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Giratoire de Kerroux to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
Bus from Pontivy to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
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More Questions & Answers
Bretagne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes station.
Bretagne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bretagne to La Rochelle is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Bretagne to La Rochelle.
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