There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes by bus, train (TGV), car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 35m€15–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Rennes243.5 km
3h 44m€14–16Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
4h 5m€55–134Drive 242 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Gare de Rennescar 242 km
2h 52m€37–54
La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes is to rideshare which costs €14 - €16 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station station and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Rennes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Gare de Rennes is 250 km. The road distance is 242 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €15 - €35.
The bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.
La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes 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 Gare de Rennes is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Gare de Rennes, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Rennes via Nantes in around 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €50–70
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes.
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Book your La Rochelle to Gare de Rennes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Gare de Rennes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.