What is the cheapest way to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €18 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Le Mans and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Le Mans and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Le Mans and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

The distance between Le Mans and La Rochelle is 362 km. The road distance is 278 km.

How do I travel from Le Mans to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Le Mans to La Rochelle bus from?

Le Mans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Le Mans - Université Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Le Mans to La Rochelle train from?

Le Mans to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Le Mans station.

Train or bus from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Le Mans to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Le Mans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Le Mans to La Rochelle train arrive?

Le Mans to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Le Mans to La Rochelle is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Le Mans to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

Book your Le Mans to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

Book your Le Mans to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3253+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Le Mans to La Rochelle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Le Mans and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Le Mans to La Rochelle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle 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
1. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
4h 3m
€59–122
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mans (Le) to La Rochellerideshare 277.6 km
3h 43m
€18
Bus via Nantes
1. Take the bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 35m
€22–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Le Mans to La Rochellebus N723
4h 50m
€23–40
Drive 278 km
1. Drive from Le Mans to La Rochellecar 278 km
2h 55m
€44–64

Le Mans to La Rochelle by train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 362.1 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Le Mans, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Le Mans to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 35m.

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