There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cancale by train (TGV), bus, or car
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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 46m€68–135Bus via Nantes
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 33m€30–52Drive 315.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Cancalecar 315.9 km
3h 40m€49–71Bus
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to bus via Nantes which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €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 Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Intra-Muros and Gares - Quai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
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 46m.
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 46m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 46m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 33m.
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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Eglise via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Intra-Muros, and Gares - Quai J in around 6h 33m.
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
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Cancale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes 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.
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