There are 8 ways to get from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
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Take the train from Nantes to St Gilles Croix De Vie
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to La Roche-sur-Yon
6 alternative options
Train via Massy - Palaiseau
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Take the train from Massy Tgv to Nantes
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Take the train from Nantes to St Gilles Croix De Vie
Train, bus
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Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Roche Sur Yon
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Take the bus from La Roche-sur-Yon to Bretignolles-sur-Mer
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Paris to La Roche sur Yon
Drive
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Drive from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer
Fly to Nantes, train, line 568 bus
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE)
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Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to St Gilles Croix De Vie
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Take the line 568 bus from Gare SNCF to La Girardière
Fly to Rennes, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS)
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Take the train from Rennes to Nantes
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Take the train from Nantes to St Gilles Croix De Vie
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €85.
The distance between Gare de l'Est (Station) and Bretignolles-sur-Mer is 402 km. The road distance is 460.3 km.
The best way to get from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer, including transfers.
The best way to get from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 10h 26m.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nantes Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Yes, the driving distance between Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer is 460 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer.
Air France offers flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nantes Airport.
There are 146+ hotels available in Bretignolles-sur-Mer. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 402.2 km
- Duration: 7h 13m
What companies run services between Gare de l'Est (Station), France and Bretignolles-sur-Mer, France?
You can take a train from Gare de l'Est (Station) to Bretignolles-sur-Mer via Gare du Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau - Métro-RER, Montparnasse 2 - Gare TGV, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Nantes, St Gilles Croix De Vie, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to La Roche-sur-Yon twice daily. Tickets cost €15 - €20 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €470
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €350

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €65 - €80
- 1st Class
- €70 - €85
Train from Massy Tgv to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €65 - €75
- 1st Class
- €65 - €80
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €90
- 1st Class
- €80 - €100

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €65
- Rail 1st Class
- €60 - €90
Train from Nantes to St Gilles Croix De Vie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €17
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Massy Tgv to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €65
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to St Gilles Croix De Vie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €27
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28 - €40

- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- sovetours.com
Bus from La Roche-sur-Yon to Bretignolles-sur-Mer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours)
Bus from Gare SNCF to La Girardière
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours)

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to La Roche-sur-Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €20
- Website
- Blablabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Paris to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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