What is the cheapest way to get from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Rennes Station to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €13 - €15 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Rennes Station to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes Station and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes - Bus Station station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes Station and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes Station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

The distance between Rennes Station and La Rochelle is 250 km. The road distance is 241.5 km.

How do I travel from Rennes Station to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Rennes Station to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €13 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

The bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Rennes Station to La Rochelle bus from?

Rennes Station to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rennes Station to La Rochelle train from?

Rennes Station to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Rennes Station to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €13 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Rennes Station to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Rennes Station to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Rennes Station to La Rochelle train arrive?

Rennes Station to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes Station to La Rochelle is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Rennes Station to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

Book your Rennes Station to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

Book your Rennes Station to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Rennes Station to La Rochelle?

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

Rennes Station to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rennes Station to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m
€13–60
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
4h 1m
€35–144
Drive 241.5 km
1. Drive from Rennes Station to La Rochellecar 241.5 km
2h 52m
€38–54
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to La Rochellerideshare 242.5 km
3h 39m
€13–15

Rennes Station to La Rochelle by bus

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Distance: 249.6 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Rennes Station, France and La Rochelle, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rennes to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 1m.

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