There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts by train, bus, 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, bus
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to La Roche-sur-Yontrain 591A / ...
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare Routièrebus 572
3h 40m€23–37Drive 131.8 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Montscar 131.8 km
1h 55m€22–31Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
4h 33m€46–78Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routierebus Autocar
4h 19m€25–39
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-de-Monts is 167 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Jean-de-Monts, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere via Nantes, Challans, and Challans in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere via Nantes in around 4h 19m.
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 La Rochelle to La Roche-sur-Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Monts.
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