There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Vannes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to VannesTer / ...
4h 14m€39–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to NantesFlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to VannesN1702 / ...
4h 25m€15–22Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Vannes245.3 km
3h 23m€16Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes591A / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1 to VannesBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 57m€24–77Drive 244.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Vannes244.8 km
2h 45m€38–54
La Rochelle to Vannes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Vannes is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Vannes is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Vannes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Vannes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Vannes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Vannes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Vannes is 313 km. The road distance is 244.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Vannes without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €35 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from La Rochelle to Vannes, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Vannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Vannes 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 Vannes is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Vannes, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Vannes via Nantes in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Vannes via Nantes in around 4h 25m.
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 Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- 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 Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €29–40
- 1st Class
- €50–65
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 Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1 to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Vannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Vannes is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from La Rochelle to Vannes.
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Book your La Rochelle to Vannes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1954+ hotels available in Vannes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Vannes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















