There are 4 ways to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
2h 31m€23–47Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle90 km
1h 50m€5–9Bus
- Take the bus from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yonbus Autocar / ...
- Take the bus from La Roche sur Yon to La Rochellebus N723
3h 20m€14–22Drive 90.1 km
- Drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochellecar 90.1 km
1h 33m€14–21
Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Les Sables D'olonne and arriving at La Rochelle via La Roche sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Les Sables D'olonne and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via La Roche Sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne and La Rochelle is 139 km. The road distance is 90.1 km.
The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €23 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Les Sables D'olonne station.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Les Sables D'olonne station.
The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Les Sables-d'Olonne, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Les Sables D'olonne to La Rochelle Ville via La Roche Sur Yon in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Sables D'olonne to La Rochelle via La Roche Sur Yon and La Roche sur Yon in around 3h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Roche sur Yon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at La Roche Sur Yon station.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche Sur Yon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Rochelle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Les Sables-d'Olonne and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.