How to travel from La Rochelle to Lannion, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Lannion is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Lannion 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 LannionLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes, Rennes then Guingamp and then to Lannion.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Lannion.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €525($525)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Guingamp.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Lannion.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Lannion

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Lannion by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between La Rochelle and Lannion is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from La Rochelle and Lannion by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Lannion is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Lannion, 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 La Rochelle and Lannion. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Lannion. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Rennes and Guingamp. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Lannion. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, 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 La Rochelle and Lannion. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Lannion. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Guingamp. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Lannion. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Lannion. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Lannion. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lannion is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Lannion. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 La Rochelle and Lannion. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Lannion is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Lannion

Transport options from La Rochelle to Lannion
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€90($90)
4 times a day464km (288 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane + 1 similar
6h 10m
€525($525)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
€275($275)
once daily1,158km (720 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
€29($29)
4 times a week415km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€74($74)
on demand410km (255 miles)

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Airports near Lannion

The following major airports near Lannion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Lannion
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Lannion
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Lannion