There are 6 ways to get from Normandy to La Rochelle by train, bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 22m€75–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
8h 6m€59–99Train
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
6h 37m€112–211Drive 401.2 km
- Drive from Normandy to La Rochellecar 401.2 km
4h 58m€64–92Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly
- Take the train from Morlaix to Bresttrain
- Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BES - LRH
17h 35m€171–606Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane RNS - LRH
17h 50m€201–705
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Normandy to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Normandy to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Morlaix and arriving at La Rochelle via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Normandy to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Morlaix and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Normandy and La Rochelle is 445 km. The road distance is 401.2 km.
The best way to get from Normandy to La Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Normandy to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Normandy to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Morlaix station.
Normandy to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Morlaix station.
The best way to get from Normandy to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Normandy, Bretagne, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Normandy to La Rochelle Ville via Morlaix, Rennes, and Nantes in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Normandy to La Rochelle via Morlaix, Rennes - Bus Station, and Rennes in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–550
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €140–750
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Jersey, London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–550
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–600
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–600
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–2,200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- 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 Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Morlaix to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- 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 Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Morlaix to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Normandy to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Normandy to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normandy to La Rochelle is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Normandy to La Rochelle.
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