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€79–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
8h 6m€61–95Train via Redon
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain Ter
- Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
7h€118–197Drive 401.2 km
- Drive from Normandy to La Rochellecar 401.2 km
4h 58m€64–93Train, 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
18h 3m€198–753Train
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
8h 2m€137–232
Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €60 - €95 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 via Rennes, Redon and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
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 €75 - €140.
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 via Redon which takes 7h and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 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 via Morlaix, Rennes, Redon, and Nantes in around 7h. 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 Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–800
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Toulouse, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140–650
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
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 Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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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