There are 4 ways to get from Royan to Laval 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
best- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Lavaltrain Ter
6h 29m€76–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lavalbus
7h 52m€23–63Drive 317.2 km
- Drive from Royan to Lavalcar 317.2 km
3h 59m€51–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus 153
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Angersbus
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Lavaltrain Ter
7h 57m€40–67
Royan to Laval by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Royan to Laval is to bus which costs €23 - €65 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Royan to Laval is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Royan to Laval. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Laval via La Rochelle - Bus Station and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Royan to Laval. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Laval via Saintes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Royan and Laval is 475 km. The road distance is 317.2 km.
The best way to get from Royan to Laval without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Royan to Laval, including transfers.
Royan to Laval bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Royan station.
Royan to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Royan to Laval is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Royan, France and Laval, France?
You can take a train from Royan to Laval via Saintes and Nantes in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royan to Laval via La Rochelle - Bus Station and Rennes - Bus Station in around 7h 52m.
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 Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rochefort to Angers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Royan to Laval bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Royan to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royan to Laval is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Royan to Laval.
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