How to travel from Caen to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Caen and La Rochelle is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen 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 RochelleCaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance428km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Caen to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Caen and La Rochelle is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Caen and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and La Rochelle. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Caen and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and La Rochelle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Caen and La Rochelle. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Caen to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and La Rochelle

Transport options from Caen to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
€105($105)
twice a week510km (317 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€33($33)
5 times a week451km (280 miles)
Bus via Rennes7h 15m
€29($29)
4 times a week433km (269 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€58($58)
on demand428km (266 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