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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Normandyby bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Normandy by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain train Tgv
    6h 8m
    €85–133

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaixbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 15m
    €64–98

  3. Train via Redon

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain train Tgv
    6h 47m
    €128–200

  4. Drive  407.2 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Normandycar car 407.2 km
    4h 49m
    €75–108

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain train Tgv
    7h 38m
    €150–233

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  • Distance: 448.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Normandy, Bretagne, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Normandy via Nantes, Redon, Rennes, and Morlaix in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Normandy via Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, and Morlaix in around 8h 15m.

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