How to travel from Carentan to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Carentan and La Rochelle is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Carentan to La Rochelle by train, bus, 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 RochelleCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train via Rennes

Take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance432km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Carentan to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).

The distance between Carentan and La Rochelle is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Carentan and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan 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 6h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carentan and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Carentan and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carentan and La Rochelle. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Carentan and La Rochelle. The distance is around 432km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and La Rochelle

Transport options from Carentan to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 55m
€270($270)
4 times a day1,340km (833 miles)
Train to Caen, plane6h 25m
€320($320)
every 4 hours1,325km (823 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 35m
€235($235)
4 times a day868km (539 miles)
Train via Rennes + 1 similar
6hrs
€85($85)
twice daily530km (329 miles)
Train6h 15m
€125($125)
every 4 hours784km (487 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€23($23)
4 times a week422km (262 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€78($78)
on demand432km (268 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