There are 3 ways to get from Cancale to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
6h 31m€25–40Train
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
7h 9m€43–161Drive 315.5 km
- Drive from Cancale to La Rochellecar 315.5 km
3h 39m€49–71
Cancale to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cancale to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cancale to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cancale to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from René Cassin and arriving at La Rochelle via Gares - Quai H and Saint-Malo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Cancale and La Rochelle is 334 km. The road distance is 315.5 km.
The best way to get from Cancale to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cancale to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Cancale to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saint-Malo station.
The best way to get from Cancale to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 7h 9m.
Cancale to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cancale to La Rochelle is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cancale to La Rochelle.
What companies run services between Cancale, France and La Rochelle, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle twice a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from René Cassin to La Rochelle via Gares - Quai K, St Malo, Rennes, and Nantes in around 7h 9m.
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 St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- 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
- €15–65
- 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 St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- 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 Saint-Malo to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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