How to travel from Bayeux to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Bayeux and La Rochelle is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bayeux to La Rochelle by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out La RochelleBayeux if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance457km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to La Rochelle by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Bayeux and La Rochelle is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Bayeux and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayeux and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bayeux and La Rochelle. We recommend that you drive to La Rochelle. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bayeux and La Rochelle. The distance is around 457km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Bayeux to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and La Rochelle

Transport options from Bayeux to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 30m
€305($305)
4 times a day1,295km (805 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€125($125)
every 4 hours739km (459 miles)
Train via Rennes6hrs
€87($87)
twice daily538km (334 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€82($82)
on demand457km (284 miles)

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Airports near La Rochelle

The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle