There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Vannes by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain Ter
4h 15m€54–92Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Vannes245.3 km
3h 23m€16Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain Ter
4h 17m€33–58Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 20m€18–33Drive 244.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Vannescar 244.8 km
2h 47m€40–57
La Rochelle to Vannes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 47m and costs €35 - €60.
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 - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 15m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Vannes via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 20m.
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 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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 47m 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 847+ 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.