What is the cheapest way to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle is to bus via Nantes which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Douarnenez and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Douarnenez to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Office de Tourisme and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Quimper - Bus Station and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Douarnenez to La Rochelle?

The distance between Douarnenez and La Rochelle is 457 km. The road distance is 385.5 km.

How do I travel from Douarnenez to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douarnenez to La Rochelle bus from?

Douarnenez to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Quimper - Bus Station.

Train or bus from Douarnenez to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Douarnenez to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Douarnenez to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles station.

Can I drive from Douarnenez to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Douarnenez to La Rochelle is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Douarnenez to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Douarnenez to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle by train (TGV), 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 Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
6h 54m
€73–164
Bus via Nantes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quimper to Nantesbus 1713
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus N723 / ...
8h 27m
€26–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 12m
€45–65
Drive 385.5 km
1. Drive from Douarnenez to La Rochellecar 385.5 km
4h 22m
€59–85

Douarnenez to La Rochelle by bus and train

42Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Douarnenez to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 457.4 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Douarnenez, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a bus from Office de Tourisme to La Rochelle via Gare Routière SNCF, Quimper, and Nantes in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Office de Tourisme to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare Routière SNCF, Quimper - Bus Station, and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 8h 12m.

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