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How to get fromCaen to La Rochelleby train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Caen to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3340 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    6h
    €134–214

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Caen to La Rochellerideshare rideshare 393.5 km
    5h 25m
    €27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    6h 47m
    €33–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    6h 15m
    €97–159

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    6h 53m
    €53–94

  6. Drive  393.3 km

    1. Drive from Caen to La Rochellecar car 393.3 km
    5h 3m
    €72–104

Caen to La Rochelle by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket€134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.8 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Caen to La Rochelle Ville via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 6h 47m.

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