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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €13 - €15 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes 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 to La Rochelle?

The distance between Rennes and La Rochelle is 245 km. The road distance is 242.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €16 - €50.

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

The bus from Rennes to La Rochelle takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Rennes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.

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

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

Train or bus from Rennes to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Rennes to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €16 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Rennes to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Rennes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Where does the Rennes to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rennes to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to La Rochelle is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Rennes to La Rochelle.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2383+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Rennes to La Rochelle?

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rennes to La RochelleFlixBus N1136 / ...
3h 30m
€16–50
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to La Rochelle242.5 km
3h 23m
€13–15
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to NantesTer / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle591A / ...
4h 1m
€34–121
Drive 242.4 km
1. Drive from Rennes to La Rochelle242.4 km
2h 51m
€37–54

Rennes to La Rochelle by bus

35Weekly Buses

3h 30mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.5 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Rennes to La Rochelle twice daily. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rennes to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 1m.

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