There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 St Lo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
7h€56–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Sncf to AVRANCHES - Gare Sncfbus 306
- Take the bus from Avranches to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
7h 55m€35–70Train
- Take the train from St Lo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
7h 16m€90–176Drive 381.2 km
- Drive from Saint-Lô to La Rochellecar 381.2 km
4h 19m€60–86Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from St Lo to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
7h 53m€101–204
Saint-Lô to La Rochelle by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gare Sncf and arriving at La Rochelle via Avranches and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Lo and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Saint-Lô and La Rochelle is 447 km. The road distance is 381.2 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Saint-Lô to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Gare Sncf station.
Saint-Lô to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Lo station.
The best way to get from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Saint-Lô, Normandy, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from St Lo to La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Sncf to La Rochelle via Avranches, Rennes - Bus Station, and Rennes in around 7h 55m.
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 St Lo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Lo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Lo to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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 Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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 Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Avranches to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Avranches to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Gare Sncf to AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Avranches to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Lô to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf station.
Saint-Lô to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Lô to La Rochelle is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Saint-Lô to La Rochelle.
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