What is the distance between La Rochelle and Rennes?

About 135 miles (218 km) separate La Rochelle and Rennes.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from La Rochelle to Rennes?

If you're headed to Rennes from La Rochelle, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare routière de La Rochelle and arrive at Gare Routière. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus La Rochelle to Rennes from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for La Rochelle to Rennes on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	La Rochelle	3h 40m	8:50pm	Gare Routière	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:25am	La Rochelle	4h 10m	12:35pm	Rennes	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	La Rochelle	4h 45m	7:05pm	Rennes	No tags

Next departures for La Rochelle to Rennes on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:25am	La Rochelle	4h 10m	12:35pm	Rennes	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:20pm	La Rochelle	4h 45m	7:05pm	Rennes	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:06 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from La Rochelle to Rennes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rennes. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

135 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $103	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $48	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in La Rochelle and Rennes?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,144 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 traveling from La Rochelle to Rennes by bus

What is the distance between La Rochelle and Rennes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from La Rochelle to Rennes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

No data

11/20

$28

Today

$36

11/22

$17

11/23

$22

11/24

$30

11/25

$19

11/26

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The cheapest trip from La Rochelle to Rennes was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $42 for a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Rennes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.