There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Caen by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain Ter
5h 42m€94–151Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Caen392.9 km
5h 26m€27Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€32–58Train, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane NTE - CFR
7h 20m€130–386Train via Paris
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
5h 45m€125–209Drive 391.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Caencar 391.6 km
5h€63–91
La Rochelle to Caen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Caen is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Caen is to drive which takes 5h and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Caen station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Caen. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Caen via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Caen is 507 km. The road distance is 391.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €90 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from La Rochelle to Caen, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Caen is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Caen via St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Caen - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 15m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–270
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110–650
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 St Pierre Des Corps to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Caen is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from La Rochelle to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.