What is the cheapest way to get from Carnac to Royan?

The cheapest way to get from Carnac to Royan is to bus via Rochefort which costs €25 - €45 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnac to Royan?

The fastest way to get from Carnac to Royan is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Carnac and Royan?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnac to Royan. However, there are services departing from Illertissen and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale via Auray, Nantes and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Carnac to Royan?

The distance between Carnac and Royan is 464 km. The road distance is 343.7 km.

How do I travel from Carnac to Royan without a car?

The best way to get from Carnac to Royan without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €75 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Carnac to Royan?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Carnac to Royan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnac to Royan bus from?

Carnac to Royan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Auray station.

Train or bus from Carnac to Royan?

The best way to get from Carnac to Royan is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Carnac to Royan bus arrive?

Carnac to Royan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Carnac to Royan?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnac to Royan is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Carnac to Royan.

Where can I stay near Royan?

There are 2112+ hotels available in Royan.

Carnac to Royan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carnac to Royan by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Auray to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
8h 15m
€75–173
Bus via Rochefort
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auray to Nantesbus 761
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Rochefortbus
3. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
9h 36m
€25–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vannes to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Royanbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 53m
€45–103
Drive 343.7 km
1. Drive from Carnac to Royancar 343.7 km
3h 59m
€53–77

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 463.6 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Carnac, Bretagne, France and Royan, France?

You can take a bus from Illertissen to Royan via Gare Routière, Auray, Nantes, and Saintes in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illertissen to Royan via Gare Routière, Auray, Vannes, Vannes, and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 8h 53m.

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