There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Laval by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Nantes591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to LavalTer
4h 21m€36–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to RennesFlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to LavalBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 40m€16–110Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Laval249.5 km
3h 55m€17Bus via Angers
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to AngersN723
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Jarry101
7h 9mDrive 248 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Laval248 km
3h 4m€38–55
La Rochelle to Laval by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Laval is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Laval is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Laval. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Laval via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Laval. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Laval via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Laval is 365 km. The road distance is 248 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Laval without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from La Rochelle to Laval, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Laval bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Laval 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 Laval is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €110 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Laval, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Laval via Nantes in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Laval via Rennes and Rennes - Bus Station in around 5h 40m.
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 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Angers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 02 43 67 22 50
- aleop53@paysdelaloire.fr
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Jarry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Laval bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
La Rochelle to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Laval is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from La Rochelle to Laval.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Laval. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















