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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Belle-Îleby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palaisferry ferry Qbi
    7h 20m
    €84–145

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Auraybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    7h 45m
    €49–72

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus 701
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palaisferry ferry Qbi
    7h 21m
    €66–108

  4. Train, ferry via Redon

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Redon to Quiberontrain train Ter
    4. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    7h 51m
    €81–143

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

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

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

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