How to travel from Lannion to La Rochelle, France

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

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lannion 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.

👋 Also check out La RochelleLannion if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

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

There are several options for getting from Lannion 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 7hrs. 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 Lannion and La Rochelle 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 Lannion and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Lannion 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lannion and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once a week.

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

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lannion and La Rochelle. Trains depart once a week 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 Lannion and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lannion to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare - Pôle d'Échange and Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lannion to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Lannion and La Rochelle. 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 Lannion to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Lannion to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Lannion and La Rochelle

Transport options from Lannion to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€90($90)
once a week464km (288 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€29($29)
4 times a week415km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€74($74)
on demand410km (255 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