The cheapest and fastest buses from La Rochelle to Nantes
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from La Rochelle to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Rochelle to Nantes will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 15 buses that leave La Rochelle for Nantes on Fri, Mar 20, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 20 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Mar 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
La Rochelle to Nantes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
La Rochelle to Nantes bus times
The table below shows live departures for La Rochelle to Nantes buses for today, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5616 | 1:20 PM La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin | 2h50 | 4:10 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 2h00 | 6:10 PM Gare SNCF Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 1h55 | 9:10 PM Gare SNCF Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 2h30 | 11:10 PM Gare SNCF Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, March 20 | |||||
Normal | 2:15 AM La Rochelle, Place De Verdun | 2h14 | 4:29 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM La Rochelle, Gare routière | 2h14 | 4:29 AM Nantes, Gare Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
4031 | 2:15 AM La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin | 2h14 | 4:29 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 1h55 | 5:55 AM Gare SNCF Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
Buses from La Rochelle to Nantes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest month Feb |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Sun |
Least busy day Mon |
Best day to book ahead 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar from La Rochelle to NantesYou can travel by bus between La Rochelle to Nantes with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Rochelle to Nantes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- SNCF | Autocar
- Wheelchair accessible buses are available on select routes, and equipment used by disabled persons is not considered luggage.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Château des Ducs de Bretagne, a historic castle and museum showcasing the history of Nantes and Brittany
- Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, a Gothic cathedral known for its impressive architecture and historical significance
- Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden offering a variety of plant species and themed gardens
- Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century shopping arcade with elegant architecture and unique boutiques
- Île de Versailles, a Japanese-inspired garden island offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.
- Les Machines de l'Île, an artistic and cultural project featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne
- Musée d'Arts de Nantes, an art museum housing a collection of European paintings, sculptures, and contemporary works
- Explore the vibrant Bouffay district, known for its lively atmosphere, restaurants, and bars
- Take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River, offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes
- Visit the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery, a poignant site reflecting on Nantes' historical role in the slave trade.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- SNCF | Autocar
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and train service, with fees often applied for cancellations made closer to departure.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- SNCF | Autocar
- You can take up to two pieces of luggage (max 70 x 90 x 50 cm each) and one hand luggage (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- SNCF | Autocar
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee, and items exceeding standard dimensions or number may incur fines of €50 to €150.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- SNCF | Autocar
- Small pets in carriers (max 45 x 30 x 25 cm, under 10 kg) are allowed for a fee, and larger dogs on a leash must be muzzled and pay half the 2nd class fare.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from La Rochelle to Nantes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
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