How far is Rennes from La Rochelle?

Rennes and La Rochelle are 218 km (135 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rennes to La Rochelle?

Buses departing from Gare Routière in Rennes will take you to Gare routière de La Rochelle in La Rochelle.

Bus Rennes to La Rochelle from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rennes to La Rochelle on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	4h 10m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rennes to La Rochelle on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:05am	Rennes	4h 20m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	4h 10m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	Fastest

Next departures for Rennes to La Rochelle on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:05am	Rennes	4h 20m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	4h 10m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	Fastest

Next departures for Rennes to La Rochelle on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:05am	Rennes	4h 20m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	4h 10m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:42 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rennes to La Rochelle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach La Rochelle. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

217 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $153	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $63	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rennes and La Rochelle?

Stops in Rennes

A
Gare Routière
Place de la gare, 35000 Rennes, France
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B
3 Place Henri Terrière
3 Place Henri Terrière, 35200 Rennes, France

Stops in La Rochelle

A
Gare routière de La Rochelle
Place Pierre Sémard, 17000 La Rochelle, France
B
La Rochelle (Gare routière)
9 Place de Verdun, 17000 La Rochelle, France
C
Avenue Jean Moulin
1 Avenue Jean Moulin, 17000 La Rochelle, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rennes to La Rochelle by bus

How far is Rennes from La Rochelle?
Rennes and La Rochelle are 218 km (135 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rennes to La Rochelle?
Buses departing from Gare Routière in Rennes will take you to Gare routière de La Rochelle in La Rochelle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$24

11-25

$25

Today

No data

11-27

$52

11-28

$28

11-29

$24

11-30

$24

12-01

$28

The cheapest trip from Rennes to La Rochelle was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rennes to La Rochelle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $60 for a bus ticket from Rennes to La Rochelle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-29.