There are 5 ways to get from Carcans to La Rochelle by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gymnase to Gare St Jeanbus 4211
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
5h 2m€32–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gymnase to Gare St Jeanbus 4211
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 48m€15–24Drive 228.7 km
- Drive from Carcans to La Rochellecar 228.7 km
2h 29m€37–53Bus, train via La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine
- Take the bus from Gendarmerie to Gare St Jeanbus 4211
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinetrain Ter
5h 19m€37–62Train
- Take the train from Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
6h 23m€43–82
Carcans to La Rochelle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carcans to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Carcans to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcans to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Gymnase and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcans to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pauillac and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Carcans and La Rochelle is 248 km. The road distance is 228.7 km.
The best way to get from Carcans to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Carcans to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Carcans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Citram Aquitaine, depart from Gymnase station.
Carcans to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pauillac station.
The best way to get from Carcans to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Carcans, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Gymnase to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare St Jean and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gendarmerie to La Rochelle via Coll. P. de Belleyme, Pauillac, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 6h 23m.
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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 74 34 20 00
- Website
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Gymnase to Gare St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Gymnase to Gare St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Gendarmerie to Gare St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Carcans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Citram Aquitaine, arrive at Gare St Jean station.
Carcans 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 Carcans to La Rochelle is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Carcans to La Rochelle.
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