There are 5 ways to get from Quimper to La Rochelle by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
5h 8m€53–93Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Quimper to La Rochelle363.3 km
4h 44m€23Bus
- Take the bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
6h 16m€26–45Train
- Take the train from Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
5h 12m€74–130Drive 362.1 km
- Drive from Quimper to La Rochellecar 362.1 km
4h€58–84
Quimper to La Rochelle by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quimper to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Quimper to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Quimper station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Quimper - Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Quimper to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Quimper and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Quimper and La Rochelle is 390 km. The road distance is 362.1 km.
The best way to get from Quimper to La Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Quimper to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Quimper to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Quimper - Bus Station.
Quimper to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Quimper station.
The best way to get from Quimper to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Quimper, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Quimper - Bus Station to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Quimper to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 5h 12m.
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 Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- 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 Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Quimper to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Quimper to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Quimper to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quimper to La Rochelle is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Quimper to La Rochelle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Quimper and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.