There are 4 ways to get from Vannes 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 Vannes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 56m€54–95Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vannes to La Rochelle244.9 km
3h 21m€16Bus
- Take the bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
4h 15m€18–32Drive 244.7 km
- Drive from Vannes to La Rochellecar 244.7 km
2h 48m€40–57
Vannes to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vannes to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Vannes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Vannes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Vannes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Vannes and La Rochelle is 313 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Vannes to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Vannes to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Vannes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
The best way to get from Vannes to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Vannes, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Vannes to La Rochelle Ville via Nantes in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vannes to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 15m.
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 Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Vannes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Vannes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Vannes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vannes to La Rochelle is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Vannes to La Rochelle.
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There are 2420+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vannes and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.