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

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3344 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 22m
    €70–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 15m
    €18–80

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Caen to La Rochellerideshare rideshare 392.9 km
    5h 25m
    €27

  4. Bus via Nantes

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    7h 25m
    €23–55

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain train C12
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    8h 30m
    €73–276

  6. Drive 392.6 km

    1. Drive from Caen to La Rochellecar car 392.6 km
    5h 3m
    €60–86

Caen to La Rochelle by train and subway

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 7h 15m.

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