There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cancale by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter / ...
5h 46m€31–57Train via Redon
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Redontrain Ter
- Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
6h 15m€71–123Drive 315.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Cancalecar 315.9 km
3h 40m€51–73Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
7h 6m€86–158Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Centre to Garesbus 581
7h 35m
La Rochelle to Cancale by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Cancale. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Eglise via Gare Routière, Centre and Gares - Quai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cancale. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Malo via Nantes, Redon and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cancale is 343 km. The road distance is 315.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 46m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from La Rochelle to Cancale, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Cancale bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Cancale train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cancale is to train via Redon which takes 6h 15m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Eglise via Gare Routière, Centre, Gares, and Gares - Quai J in around 7h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Redon to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- communication@bretagne.bzh
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Centre to Gares
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
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La Rochelle to Cancale bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Cancale train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cancale is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from La Rochelle to Cancale.
There are 2629+ hotels available in Cancale.