There are 6 ways to get from Caen to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
6h 11m€86–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen to Nantes712 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to La RochelleFlixBus N1136 / ...
7h 25m€19–44Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Caen to La Rochelle392.9 km
5h 25m€27Train
- Take the train from Caen to Le MansK39
- Take the train from Le Mans to NantesTgv
- Take the train from Nantes to La RochelleTer
6h 18m€61–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle591A / ...
8h 33m€43–84Drive 393.3 km
- Drive from Caen to La Rochelle393.3 km
5h€60–87
Caen to La Rochelle by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 5h and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saint-Lazare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Caen and La Rochelle is 705 km. The road distance is 393.3 km.
The best way to get from Caen to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 11m and costs €85 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Caen to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Caen to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 6h 11m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Caen to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- 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 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28
- 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
- €22–40
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Caen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to La Rochelle is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Caen to La Rochelle.
Book your Caen to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Caen to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.