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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Caenby train (TGV), bus, rideshare or car

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Caen by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train 3339 / ...
    5h 35m
    €73–188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 15m
    €16–65

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Caenrideshare rideshare 392.3 km
    5h 26m
    €27

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train K39
    6h 18m
    €62–239

  5. Bus via Rennes

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 15m
    €18–69

  6. Drive 390.9 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Caencar car 390.9 km
    5h 1m
    €60–86

La Rochelle to Caen by train and subway

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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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 St Lazare in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 7h 15m.

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