There are 4 ways to get from Laval to La Rochelle by train (TGV), 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
best- Take the train from Laval to NantesTer
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle591A / ...
4h 22m€37–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laval to Rennes1772 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes to La RochelleFlixBus N1136 / ...
5h 35m€16–95Drive 250 km
- Drive from Laval to La Rochelle250 km
3h 6m€39–56Bus via Angers
- Take the bus from Jarry to Gare SNCF101
- Take the bus from Angers to La RochelleN723
6h 24m
Laval to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laval to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €16 - €95 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Laval to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at La Rochelle via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Laval to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Laval and La Rochelle is 365 km. The road distance is 250 km.
The best way to get from Laval to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €35 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Laval to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Laval to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Laval station.
Laval to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laval station.
The best way to get from Laval to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €95 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Laval, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Laval to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laval to La Rochelle via Rennes in around 5h 35m.
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 Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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 La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- 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 Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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 Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Angers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 02 43 67 22 50
- aleop53@paysdelaloire.fr
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Jarry to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Laval to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
Laval to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laval to La Rochelle is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Laval to La Rochelle.
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