What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands is to bus and ferry via Rennes which costs $50 - $200 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands is to bus and ferry via Rennes which takes 9h 20m and costs $50 - $200.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Channel Islands?

The distance between La Rochelle and Channel Islands is 419 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via Rennes which takes 9h 20m and costs $50 - $200.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between La Rochelle and Channel Islands?

Channel Islands is 1h behind La Rochelle. It is currently 6:50 AM in La Rochelle and 5:50 AM in Channel Islands.

Where can I stay near Channel Islands?

There are 53+ hotels available in Channel Islands.

La Rochelle to Channel Islands - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands by bus, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry via Rennes
best
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus
2. Take the bus from Rennes to Granvillebus K12
3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
9h 20m
$51–199
Train, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane NTE - JER
9h 57m
$170–353
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malobus FlixBus N1721
2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Portferry
10h 12m
$91–232

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

5Weekly Planes

7h 55mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands.

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Distance: 419.2 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from La Rochelle to Channel Islands. However, you can take the bus to Rennes, take the bus to Granville, take the line 2 bus to Centre-Ville, walk to Granville, then take the ferry to Jersey St Helier. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nantes, walk to Gare Sud, take the bus to Aéroport, walk to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) airport, then fly to Jersey Airport (JER).

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