There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Valognes by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Le Mans
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Valognestrain Ter
7h 35m€104–214Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus
- Take the train from Rennes to Coutancestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Sncf to Plc Felix Buhot - Desserte Etablissementsbus 303
9h 12m€57–108Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
8h 17mDrive 424.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Valognescar 424.6 km
5h 11m€66–95Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Valognestrain Ter
8h 30m€98–200
La Rochelle to Valognes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Valognes is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Valognes is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Valognes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Valognes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Valognes via Nantes, Le Mans and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Valognes is 632 km. The road distance is 424.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Valognes without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from La Rochelle to Valognes, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Valognes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Valognes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Valognes is to train via Le Mans which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Valognes, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Valognes via Nantes, Le Mans, and Caen in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Valognes via Rennes, Rennes-Gare Routiere, Cherbourg-Gare, and Cherbourg in around 8h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Valognes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Valognes
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- contact@capcotentin.fr
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Gare Sncf to Plc Felix Buhot - Desserte Etablissements
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Valognes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
La Rochelle to Valognes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Valognes is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from La Rochelle to Valognes.
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