There are 4 ways to get from Vannes to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Vannes to NantesTer / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle591A / ...
3h 58m€39–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vannes to NantesN1702 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to La RochelleFlixBus N1136 / ...
4h 25m€14–22Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Vannes to La Rochelle244.9 km
3h 21m€16Drive 244.7 km
- Drive from Vannes to La Rochelle244.7 km
2h 46m€38–54
Vannes to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vannes to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Vannes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Vannes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Vannes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Vannes and La Rochelle is 313 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Vannes to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €260.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Vannes to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Vannes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
The best way to get from Vannes to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Vannes, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Vannes to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vannes to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vannes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vannes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Vannes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vannes to La Rochelle is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Vannes to La Rochelle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vannes and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














