There are 5 ways to get from Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer by train, bus, night 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.
Recommended option
Train, bus • 3h 28m
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 54m
3 alternative options
Night bus, bus • 4h 6m
Train, line 568 bus • 4h 7m
Drive • 1h 40m
Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer by walk, train and bus
The journey time between Aquarium de la Rochelle and Bretignolles-sur-Mer is around 4h 7m and covers a distance of around 120 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 55m. Operated by SNCF, TGV inOui and Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours), the Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer service departs from Aquarium de la Rochelle and arrives in Rond-Point Bacchus. Typically 24 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer is to bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 4h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Bretignolles-sur-Mer via La Roche-sur-Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Aquarium de la Rochelle and Bretignolles-sur-Mer is 76 km. The road distance is 124.1 km.
The best way to get from Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €12 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours), arrive at Bretignolles-sur-Mer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer.
There are 146+ hotels available in Bretignolles-sur-Mer. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 75.5 km
- Duration: 3h 28m
What companies run services between Aquarium de la Rochelle, France and Bretignolles-sur-Mer, France?
You can take a bus from Aquarium de la Rochelle to Bretignolles-sur-Mer via Gare SNCF and La Roche-sur-Yon in around 4h 54m.
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €16 - €24
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €18
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €28
- 1st Class
- €16 - €20
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- sovetours.com
Bus from La Roche-sur-Yon to Bretignolles-sur-Mer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours)
Bus from Gare Routière to Rond-Point Bacchus
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours)
Bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours)
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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