There are 5 ways to get from Caen to La Rochelle by train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 14m€118–256Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to La Rochelle392.8 km
5h 25m€27Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
7h 5m€29–59Train
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
6h 21m€87–188Drive 392.6 km
- Drive from Caen to La Rochellecar 392.6 km
5h 2m€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 2m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
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 14m.
The distance between Caen and La Rochelle is 708 km. The road distance is 392.6 km.
The best way to get from Caen to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €110 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Caen to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Caen to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 5m.
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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 7h 5m.
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
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- 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
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Caen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to La Rochelle is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 1906+ 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.




















