The distance between La Rochelle and Honfleur is around 456km (283 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 La Rochelle to Honfleur 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 Honfleur → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre.
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Take the bus to Rennes then Caen and then to HONFLEUR: gare routiere.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Honfleur 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 La Rochelle and Honfleur is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from La Rochelle and Honfleur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Honfleur is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Honfleur, 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 La Rochelle and Honfleur. We recommend that you drive to Honfleur. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Honfleur. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Honfleur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Caen. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Honfleur. 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 La Rochelle to Honfleur. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Honfleur is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Honfleur. The distance is around 456km (283 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 La Rochelle to Honfleur 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 45m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 805km (500 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | €29($29) | 4 times a week | 495km (308 miles) |
Bus via Nantes Haluchère | 9hrs | €33($33) | 5 times a week | 519km (323 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €62($62) | on demand | 456km (283 miles) |
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The following major airports near Honfleur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.