Getting around by bus

A network designed

For everyday travel

Operated by Yélo, the metropolitan mobility service, the network includes:

• 15 regular bus lines, running every 20 to 60 minutes during peak hours
• 4 Illico lines, ultra-frequent, perfect for moving around the urban core
• Special services: night buses, summer shuttles, on-demand transport, school routes, sea buses, downtown electric shuttle
• Easy connections with Yélo bikes, park-and-ride sites, TER trains, and ferries

To connect the entire urban area

Regular routes

Need a bus to travel between towns or head to the beaches? The 15 regular routes cover the entire area, with frequency adjusted by zone and time of day. Getting around within La Rochelle is just as easy.

🕒 Departures every 20 to 60 minutes during peak hours

Fast travel in the heart of the city

Illico lines

Weekdays, the Illico lines run every 10 to 15 minutes:

• Illico 1: La Pallice / Laleu ↔ Aytré

• Illico 2: Mireuil ↔ Villeneuve-les-Salines

• Illico 3: Lagord ↔ Cottes-Mailles

• Illico 4: Beaulieu ↔ Les Minimes

Summer

Network options

In summer, Yélo adapts its routes to serve popular destinations: beaches, city centre, and Ré Island.

• D6: Châtelaillon-Plage ↔ La Rochelle
• D7: Chef de Baie ↔ La Rochelle
• Line 50: La Rochelle ↔ Sablanceaux (Ré Island)
• Line 51: Same route, with bike transport 🚲

Additional routes on Sundays and public holidays

• D6 : Châtelaillon-Plage ↔ La Rochelle (Place de Verdun)
• D7 : Chef de Baie ↔ La Rochelle (Place de Verdun)

Summer routes to Ré Island

Fancy an island getaway? Two special routes connect La Rochelle to the entrance of Ré Island, running daily in summer:

Line 50: La Rochelle (Place de Verdun) ↔ Sablanceaux
Line 51: Same route, but designed for bike transport

🚲 Perfect for a car-free day on the island!

New feature

Free electric shuttle in the city centre

Runs Tuesday to Saturday, every 15 minutes, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm – perfect for quick trips between major city spots.

TAD

On-demand transport

Minibus service in 15 towns (reservation required):

• TAD 30: Bourgneuf, Montroy, Dompierre, Saint-Christophe, Sainte-Soulle, Saint-Médard
• TAD 31: Thairé, Saint-Vivien, Châtelaillon, Yves, Salles-sur-Mer
• TAD 32: Clavette, Croix-Chapeau, La Jarne, La Jarrie, Salles-sur-Mer

Night buses

Fridays & Saturdays, 10:15 pm – 1:00 am, every 40 minutes:

• La Pallice ↔ City centre ↔ Aytré Grands Prés
• Mireuil ↔ City centre ↔ Villeneuve
• Lagord ↔ City centre ↔ Les Minimes

Sea bus 🌊

Sail across the harbor: Les Minimes ↔ Vieux Port or use the ferry to cross the channel in minutes.