There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cancale 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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
5h 45m€73–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes to St Malobus Autocar / ...
7h 28m€35–56Drive 315.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Cancalecar 315.9 km
3h 40m€51–73Bus via Eglise Notre-Dame
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Eglise Notre-Damebus 507
7h 34m
La Rochelle to Cancale by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Cancale. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Eglise via Rennes and Gares - Quai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cancale. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Malo via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cancale is 422 km. The road distance is 315.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from La Rochelle to Cancale, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Cancale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Cancale train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cancale, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to La Poste via Nantes, Rennes, St Malo, and Gares - Quai J in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Eglise via Rennes, St Malo, and Gares - Quai J in around 7h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Cancale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
La Rochelle to Cancale train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cancale is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from La Rochelle to Cancale.
There are 2632+ hotels available in Cancale.