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Aquarium La Rochelle
One of Europe's leading aquariums, showcasing Atlantic and tropical marine life. A flagship family attraction connected to La Rochelle's seafaring identity.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$11
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$14
Fastest journey on Oct 20
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
1 h 52 m
Buses on Oct 20
8
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to La Rochelle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to La Rochelle will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 8 buses from Nantes to La Rochelle, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Tue, Oct 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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FlixBusBuses from Nantes to La Rochelle run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 28m |
First bus 2:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:29AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:29AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:29AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to La Rochelle buses for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51028 | 6:50 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2h35 | 9:25 PM La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1h55 | 12:05 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1h55 | 2:55 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2h25 | 6:55 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1h55 | 11:10 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1h50 | 2:30 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1h45 | 6:10 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2h00 | 8:05 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of Europe's leading aquariums, showcasing Atlantic and tropical marine life. A flagship family attraction connected to La Rochelle's seafaring identity.
Maritime museum featuring preserved ships and exhibits on navigation, trade, and ocean life. Ideal for exploring La Rochelle's strong nautical heritage.
Natural history museum with zoology, ethnography, and regional collections in a historic setting. Excellent for understanding science and global curiosities.
The city's postcard harbor lined with historic towers, quays, and lively promenades. Essential for first-time visitors, photos, and atmosphere day or night.
Elegant arcaded shopping street in the historic center. Great for wandering beneath covered walkways and admiring La Rochelle's distinctive stone architecture.
Historic market district centered on the covered market halls. It is one of the best areas to feel daily local life in the old city.
Fresh Atlantic oysters from nearby Marennes-Oléron, prized for their briny taste and strong link to the Charente coast and local oyster farming.
Blue mussels from the Bay of Aiguillon or nearby coast, often served simply steamed to highlight a classic local shellfish tradition.
Small local shrimp, usually eaten chilled with butter or mayonnaise. A staple seafood snack tied to the fishing culture of La Rochelle.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in the old port area, known for elegant seafood-focused tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known harbor restaurant specializing in fresh fish, oysters, and regional seafood in a lively, traditional setting.
Historic seafood institution near the harbor, celebrated for shellfish platters, fish dishes, and a classic La Rochelle brasserie atmosphere.
Moderate for coastal France; hotels rise in summer, but dining and local transit are manageable versus larger French tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
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P+R Jean Moulin -> Place de Verdun, La Rochelle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nantes to La Rochelle buses use the Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes to La Rochelle, Jean Moulin station pair, with some services arriving at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin. Use this guide to compare Nantes and La Rochelle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. ATMs are aTM available near the station.
Ticket office support is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
Available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Nantes, Route de Paris is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Route de Paris has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Route de Paris.
Available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Elevators, ramps.
Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: The station has accessible facilities.
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin is 1 km from La Rochelle city centre. Public transport options include:
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin. ATMs are available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
Ticket office support is available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
Available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin: Wheelchair accessible buses available.
La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin is 1 km from La Rochelle city centre. Public transport options include:
La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin. ATMs are available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
Ticket office support is available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
Available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin: Station is accessible for disabled passengers.
La Rochelle, Place De Verdun has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun. ATMs are available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun.
Ticket office support is available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun.
Available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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