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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to bus via Nantes which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Cancale?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Cancale. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Eglise via Intra-Muros and Gares - Quai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Cancale?

The distance between La Rochelle and Cancale is 335 km. The road distance is 315.9 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs €21 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from La Rochelle to Cancale, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Cancale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Cancale?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Cancale bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Cancale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saint-Malo station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Cancale?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cancale is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from La Rochelle to Cancale.

Where can I stay near Cancale?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Cancale.

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

There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cancale by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malobus FlixBus N1721
6h 2m
€21–40
Bus via Nantes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 57m
€20–37
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
6h 37m
€58–151
Drive 315.9 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Cancalecar 315.9 km
3h 40m
€50–71

La Rochelle to Cancale by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 2mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Cancale.

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Distance: 334.8 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo twice daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to La Poste via Nantes, Rennes, St Malo, and Gares - Quai J in around 6h 37m.

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