The distance between Le Mans and La Rochelle is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 Rochelle → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the bus to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Le Mans and La Rochelle is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (143 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Le Mans and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and La Rochelle. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Mans and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Le Mans and La Rochelle with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Le Mans and La Rochelle. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3hrs | €76($76) | 5 times a day | 325km (202 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | €23($23) | once daily | 335km (208 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €38($38) | on demand | 278km (173 miles) |
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.