There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pontivy by train, 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, bus
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 603
5h 46m€56–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 620
6h 2m€24–62Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Vannesbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 603
6h€40–57Drive 297.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Pontivycar 297.1 km
3h 28m€46–67
La Rochelle to Pontivy by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Pontivy is to bus which costs €23 - €65 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Pontivy is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Pontivy. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Gare SNCF via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between La Rochelle and Pontivy is 367 km. The road distance is 297.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pontivy without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from La Rochelle to Pontivy, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Pontivy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Pontivy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Pontivy is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from La Rochelle to Pontivy.
There are 313+ hotels available in Pontivy.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pontivy, France?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Gare SNCF via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Vannes, and Gare Routière in around 6h.
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 Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €29–40
- 1st Class
- €50–65
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- communication@bretagne.bzh
- Website
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- 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 to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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