How to travel from Quimper to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Quimper and La Rochelle is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Quimper 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 RochelleQuimper if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance366km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Quimper to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Quimper and La Rochelle is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Quimper and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Quimper and La Rochelle. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Quimper and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Quimper and La Rochelle. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Quimper to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and La Rochelle

Transport options from Quimper to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€57($57)
4 times a day395km (246 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€25($25)
once daily378km (235 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère5h 30m
€25($25)
once daily378km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€66($66)
on demand366km (227 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