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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train K39
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    6h 17m
    €62–194

  2. Bus via Nantes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus N723 / ...
    7h 55m
    €24–61

  3. Bus

    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
    €32–61

  4. Rideshare

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

  5. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain train K2+ / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 19m
    €75–219

  6. Drive 392.6 km

    1. Drive from Caen to La Rochellecar car 392.6 km
    5h 3m
    €60–87

Caen to La Rochelle by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Caen, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Caen to La Rochelle via Le Mans and Nantes in around 6h 17m. 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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