There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Caen 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 La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
5h 24m€85–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Caenbus 712 / ...
7h 50m€24–48Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Caen392.3 km
5h 26m€27Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain K39
6h 23m€62–175Drive 390.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Caencar 390.9 km
5h 1m€61–87
La Rochelle to Caen by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Caen is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Caen is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Caen. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Caen via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Caen. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Caen via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Caen is 705 km. The road distance is 390.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 24m and costs €85 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from La Rochelle to Caen, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 5h 24m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Caen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Caen via Nantes in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- 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
- 2nd Class
- €75–120
- Rail 1st Class
- €120–170
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- 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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–60
- 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 Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Caen is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from La Rochelle to Caen.
Book your La Rochelle to Caen train tickets online with Omio.
Book your La Rochelle to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2645+ hotels available in Caen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.