There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Le Mans by train (TGV), 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 via Nantes
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain 411C / ...
3h 34m€59–127Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Mans (Le)275.7 km
3h 41m€16Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 18m€22–43Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter / ...
4h 17m€69–119Drive 275.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Le Manscar 275.7 km
2h 55m€42–61
La Rochelle to Le Mans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Le Mans is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Le Mans is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Le Mans station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Le Mans - Université Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Le Mans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Le Mans is 362 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Le Mans without a car is to train via Nantes which takes 3h 34m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from La Rochelle to Le Mans, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Le Mans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Le Mans 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 Le Mans is to train via Nantes which takes 3h 34m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Le Mans, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Le Mans via Nantes in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Le Mans - Université Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 5h 18m.
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
- €29–65
- 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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Mans (Le)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Le Mans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Le Mans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Le Mans is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from La Rochelle to Le Mans.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Le Mans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.