There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to St Lotrain Ter
7h 7m€49–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Avranchesbus
- Take the bus from AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf to Gare Sncfbus 306
8h 8m€31–67Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Lotrain Ter
7h 18m€83–178Drive 381.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Lôcar 381.4 km
4h 19m€59–85
La Rochelle to Saint-Lô by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Gare Sncf via Rennes - Bus Station and AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Lo via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Lô is 450 km. The road distance is 381.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 7m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Lô bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Lô train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Lô, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to St Lo via Nantes and Rennes in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Gare Sncf via Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, and AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf in around 8h 8m.
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 Rennes to St Lo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Lo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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 Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Saint-Lô bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Lô 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-Lô is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Lô.
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