The distance between Honfleur and La Rochelle is around 458km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Honfleur to La Rochelle by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Honfleur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the bus to CAEN: gare routiere then Rennes and then to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Honfleur to La Rochelle by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).
The distance between Honfleur and La Rochelle is around 458km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Honfleur and La Rochelle by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Honfleur to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Honfleur 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.
There is no train service that runs between Honfleur and La Rochelle. We recommend that you drive to La Rochelle. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Honfleur and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Honfleur to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in CAEN: gare routiere and Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
NOMAD CARS Calvados, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Honfleur and La Rochelle. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Honfleur to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 6h 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 Honfleur and La Rochelle. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Honfleur to La Rochelle is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 6h 40m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 805km (500 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | €29($29) | 4 times a week | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus via CAEN: gare routiere | 9h 10m | €33($33) | 5 times a week | 521km (324 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €62($62) | on demand | 458km (285 miles) |
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The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.