There are 5 ways to get from Normandy to La Rochelle by train, bus, train (TGV), 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, bus
best- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 16m€86–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
8h 6m€65–97Train via Redon
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain Ter
- Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
6h 58m€125–199Drive 401.2 km
- Drive from Normandy to La Rochellecar 401.2 km
4h 58m€76–110Train
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
7h 54m€147–232
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Normandy to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €75 - €110.
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, Redon and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
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 16m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Morlaix station.
The best way to get from Normandy to La Rochelle is to train via Redon which takes 6h 58m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €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, Redon, and Nantes in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Normandy to La Rochelle via Morlaix, Rennes - Bus Station, and Rennes in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- 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 TGV inOui, 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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