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 which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 51m.

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 Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Intra-Muros. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Cancale?

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 44m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Cancale?

The distance between La Rochelle and Cancale is 343 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 and train which takes 5h 34m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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.

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

La Rochelle to Cancale train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Cancale?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Cancale bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Cancale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Cancale train arrive?

La Rochelle to Cancale train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes 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 1200+ hotels available in Cancale.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter / ...
5h 34m
€32–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 51m
€26–48
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
5h 44m
€69–138
Drive 315.9 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Cancalecar 315.9 km
3h 40m
€50–72

La Rochelle to Cancale by bus and train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.6 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Eglise via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Saint-Malo, and Intra-Muros in around 6h 51m.

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