What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Brest to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Brest to La Rochelle?

The distance between Brest and La Rochelle is 533 km. The road distance is 429.9 km.

How do I travel from Brest to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €70 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Brest to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Brest to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to La Rochelle bus from?

Brest to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brest station.

Where do I catch the Brest to La Rochelle train from?

Brest to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Brest station.

Train or bus from Brest to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Brest to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Brest to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Brest to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Brest to La Rochelle train arrive?

Brest to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Brest to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to La Rochelle is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Brest to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to La Rochelle?

Book your Brest to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brest to La Rochelle?

Book your Brest to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2393+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Brest to La Rochelle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brest and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Brest to La Rochelle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brest to La Rochelle by train, 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
1. Take the train from Brest to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
6h 6m
€73–124
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brest to La Rochellerideshare 430.2 km
5h 29m
€27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest to Nantesbus N1702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
7h 20m
€32–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
7h 33m
€38–197
Drive 429.9 km
1. Drive from Brest to La Rochellecar 429.9 km
4h 42m
€66–96

Brest to La Rochelle by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 6mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.9 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Brest, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Brest to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 7h 20m.

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