What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch is to bus via Nantes which costs €27 - €50 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Penmarch?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Penmarch. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Salle Cap Caval via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Gare Routière SNCF and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Penmarch?

The distance between La Rochelle and Penmarch is 469 km. The road distance is 385.7 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Penmarch without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €75 - €170.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Penmarch bus from?

La Rochelle to Penmarch bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Penmarch?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Penmarch bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Penmarch bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Penmarch?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Penmarch is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from La Rochelle to Penmarch.

Where can I stay near Penmarch?

There are 990+ hotels available in Penmarch.

La Rochelle to Penmarch - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch by train (TGV), 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
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain Ter / ...
7h 14m
€75–168
Bus via Nantes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus N723 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Quimperbus 1713
8h 34m
€28–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Quimper - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 4m
€47–70
Drive 385.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Penmarchcar 385.7 km
4h 30m
€59–85

La Rochelle to Penmarch by train and bus

39Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Penmarch.

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Distance: 468.9 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Penmarch, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Salle Cap Caval via Nantes, Quimper, Gare Routière SNCF, and Gare Routière in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Salle Cap Caval via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Gare Routière SNCF, and Gare Routière in around 8h 4m.

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