How to travel from Brest to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Brest and La Rochelle is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Brest to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Brest and La Rochelle is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Brest and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

SNCF run train services between Brest and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brest and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and La Rochelle. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to La Rochelle. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Brest and La Rochelle. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Brest to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and La Rochelle

Transport options from Brest to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 5m
€85($85)
every 20 mins496km (308 miles)
Train via Quimper5h 45m
€89($89)
hourly496km (308 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€32($32)
twice daily452km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€59($59)
on demand433km (269 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