What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle is to ferry and bus via Rennes which costs €40 - €170 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle is to ferry and bus via Rennes which takes 9h 12m and costs €40 - €170.

How far is it from Saint Helier to La Rochelle?

The distance between Saint Helier and La Rochelle is 416 km.

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

The best way to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle without a car is to ferry and bus via Rennes which takes 9h 12m and costs €40 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Saint Helier and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Saint Helier. It is currently 6:50 AM in Saint Helier and 7:50 AM in La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Saint Helier to La Rochelle - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle by ferry, bus, train, 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.

Ferry, bus via Rennes
best
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the bus from Granville to Rennesbus K12
3. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
9h 12m
€44–170
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the train from Granville to Rennestrain C12
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
9h 30m
€72–254
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portferry
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to St Malo Ferry Portferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
12h 12m
€102–336
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane JER - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 50m
€168–317
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane JER - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 12m
€154–332
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane JER - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
13h 54m
€167–510

Jersey Airport (JER) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

8Weekly Planes

5h 32mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saint Helier to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 415.5 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Saint Helier, Jersey and La Rochelle, France?

There is no direct connection from Saint Helier to La Rochelle. However, you can take the ferry to Granville, walk to Centre-Ville, take the line 2 bus to Gare, walk to Granville, take the bus to Rennes, then take the bus to La Rochelle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Jersey St Helier to La Rochelle via Granville, Centre-Ville, Gare, Granville, Rennes, and Nantes in around 9h 30m.

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