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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Cancaleby bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cancale by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter / ...
    5h 56m
    €37–60

  2. Train via Redon

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    6h 33m
    €80–127

  3. Drive  315.9 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Cancalecar car 315.9 km
    3h 40m
    €58–84

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    7h 26m
    €102–160

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Eglise Notre-Damebus bus 507
    8h 43m

La Rochelle to Cancale by bus and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cancale, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to La Poste via Nantes, Redon, Rennes, St Malo, and Gares - Quai J in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Eglise via Gare routière, Eglise Notre-Dame, Gares, and Gares - Quai J in around 8h 43m.

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