There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Douarnenez 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 Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain Ter
6h 36m€71–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 36m€26–43Drive 385.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Douarnenezcar 385.3 km
4h 21m€62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain Ter
6h 47m€50–92
La Rochelle to Douarnenez by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Douarnenez is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Douarnenez is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Office de Tourisme via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare Routière SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Quimper via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Douarnenez is 456 km. The road distance is 385.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Douarnenez without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from La Rochelle to Douarnenez, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Douarnenez bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Douarnenez 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 Douarnenez is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Douarnenez, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Office de Tourisme via Nantes, Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Office de Tourisme via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Quimper - Bus Station, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 7h 36m.
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
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Douarnenez bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
La Rochelle to Douarnenez train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Douarnenez is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from La Rochelle to Douarnenez.
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