There are 5 ways to get from Coutances to La Rochelle by train, bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Coutances to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 40m€49–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Granville to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
7h 56m€42–71Train
- Take the train from Coutances to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
8h 18m€106–186Drive 369.5 km
- Drive from Coutances to La Rochellecar 369.5 km
4h 21m€60–86Train, fly
- Take the train from Coutances to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane RNS - LRH
18h 20m€157–707
Coutances to La Rochelle by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coutances to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Coutances to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Coutances to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gare Sncf and arriving at La Rochelle via Granville and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Coutances to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Coutances and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Coutances and La Rochelle is 418 km. The road distance is 369.5 km.
The best way to get from Coutances to La Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Coutances to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Coutances to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Granville station.
Coutances to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Coutances station.
The best way to get from Coutances to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Coutances, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Coutances to La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Sncf to La Rochelle via Gare Sncf, Granville, and Rennes in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–650
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–850
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Toulouse, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €1,200–2,700
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–700
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 Coutances to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Coutances to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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
Train from Coutances to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Granville to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Coutances to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes station.
Coutances to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coutances to La Rochelle is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Coutances to La Rochelle.
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