Yélo ferry
Unlimited transport
Adult €1.50
Child (6 to 11 years old) €1.50
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €1.50
Free with the Pass!
The Yélo ferry links the Old Port and the Médiathèque area (and vice versa) in less than 5 minutes. It's an on-demand service (on call via a button on the Médiathèque side). During your crossing, you'll have the pleasure of passing between the Towers of La Rochelle, which mark the entrance to the Old Port.
Additional information
How do I use the ferry with my pass?
1. From the ‘La Rochelle Océan Pass’ application, once you have entered your pass number, click on ‘Transports en commun Yélo’.
2. Scan the QR Code on the bus (located next to the drivers) to validate your journey. Validation is compulsory at every connection on your journey.
3. If you are stopped on board, show your ticket to the inspector by clicking on ‘Yélo public transport’ then ‘Show my ticket for inspection’.
See the ‘Using Yélo public transport’ TUTO
Access conditions :
. Bicycles and pushchairs are allowed on board.
The Passeur is silent and non-polluting thanks to its electro-solar technology.
It links the 250 metres between the Vieux Port basin and Avenue Michel Crépeau (quick access to the Maritime Museum, La Rochelle Aquarium, Espace Encan and Quai des Artisans) on the other side of the river, avoiding the need to walk around the Vieux Port and its basins.
The boarding points are located :
On the Old Port, at the foot of the Tour de la Chaîne
Pontoon opposite the Médiathèque Michel Crépeau
Opening hours
January to March: Sunday to Thursday, 7.30am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 7.30am to 11pm
April to May: Sunday to Thursday, 7.30am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday, 7.30am to 11pm
June to September: daily from 7.30am to midnight
October to December: Sunday to Thursday, 7.30am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 7.30am to 11pm
Boats sail according to tide times and seasons. Some crossings may be cancelled.
Yélo sea bus
The Yélo Sea Bus links the Old Port of La Rochelle with the Minimes Marina (and vice versa) by sea in around 20 minutes. Take advantage of this mini-cruise-style journey, during which you'll be able to pass between the two towers of the Old Port of La Rochelle and admire the coastal scenery.
Yélo city bus
The Yélo bus network allows you to get around the 28 communes of the Communauté d'Agglomération de La Rochelle.
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Motor disability
The Passeur Yélo is accessible to people with reduced mobility (except electric wheelchairs). The presence of a companion is strongly recommended to help with boarding and disembarking.
Yélo Mobility Centre
City bus, sea bus, ferry - find all the practical information, routes and timetables to get around easily with the Yélo public transport included in the La Rochelle Océan pass.