There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Quimper 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
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to QuimperTer / ...
5h 28m€49–100Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-BatignollesBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Quimper - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 20m€21–180Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to NantesFlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Quimper1713
6h 20m€27–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Quimper363.9 km
4h 46m€23Drive 362.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Quimper362.4 km
3h 57m€56–80
La Rochelle to Quimper by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Quimper is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Quimper is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Quimper. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Quimper via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Quimper. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Quimper via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Quimper is 432 km. The road distance is 362.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Quimper without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from La Rochelle to Quimper, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Quimper bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Quimper 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 Quimper is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Quimper, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Quimper via Nantes in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Quimper via Nantes in around 6h 20m.
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 Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- 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 Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
- €7–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Quimper bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Quimper is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from La Rochelle to Quimper.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Quimper. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.