There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Craon by train, 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 to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Lavaltrain Ter
6h 8m€66–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Angersbus N723
- Take the bus from Gare de Angers to Avenue Joffrebus R101 / ...
7h 19m€27–37Drive 221.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Craoncar 221.7 km
2h 46m€43–61Bus via Rennes
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lavalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 23m€28–56
La Rochelle to Craon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Craon is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Craon is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Craon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Château via Gare de Angers and Avenue Joffre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Craon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Laval via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Craon is 399 km. The road distance is 221.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Craon without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from La Rochelle to Craon, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Craon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Craon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Craon is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Craon, Pays de la Loire, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Place du 8 Mai via Nantes, Laval, and Gare Routière SNCF départ in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Château via Gare de Angers and Avenue Joffre in around 7h 19m.
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 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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 Angers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02 43 67 22 50
- aleop53@paysdelaloire.fr
- Website
- Aléop en Mayenne
Bus from Gare de Angers to Avenue Joffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Aléop en Mayenne
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Craon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Angers station.
La Rochelle to Craon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Craon is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from La Rochelle to Craon.
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