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.
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.
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Rochelle.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 40m | €105($105) | twice a week | 510km (317 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €33($33) | 5 times a week | 451km (280 miles) |
Bus via Rennes | 7h 15m | €29($29) | 4 times a week | 433km (269 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €58($58) | on demand | 428km (266 miles) |
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.