How to travel from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes

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Compare bus and train for La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 38 miles (62 km)

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$15

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$24

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1h 19m

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1h 32m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $7.

This is compared to other travel options from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes costing on average $15.

The fastest way to travel from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between La Roche-sur-Yon and Nantes including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (49m by train vs 1h 2m by car) and roughly $10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 vs $24). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes

How to get from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 PM0h55
    La Roche-sur-Yon, Gare Routière (Pole d'Echanges Multimodal)
    12:10 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 PM0h55
    La Roche-sur-Yon, Gare Routière (Pole d'Echanges Multimodal)
    12:10 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8988
    8:07 PM0h42
    La Roche-sur-Yon station
    8:49 PMNantes station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER858864
    12:40 PM0h50
    La Roche-sur-Yon station
    1:30 PMNantes station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858896
    5:33 PM0h53
    La Roche-sur-Yon station
    6:26 PMNantes station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858860
    11:03 AM0h54
    La Roche-sur-Yon station
    11:57 AMNantes station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes

Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes.

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There are 2 options to travel between La Roche-sur-Yon and Nantes including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $7.

This is compared to other travel options from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes costing on average $15.

The fastest way to travel from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 32m.

The distance from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes is approximately 38 miles (62 km).
The average frequency per day from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Roche-sur-Yon and Nantes as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes:
  • Trains mostly depart from La Roche-sur-Yon station and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from La Roche-sur-Yon, Gare Routière (Pole d'Echanges Multimodal) and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nantes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne, and visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see European paintings and contemporary works. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Bouffay district with its restaurants and bars, or take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River. Reflect on history at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Jardin des Plantes, Passage Pommeraye, and Île de Versailles for a mix of history, architecture, and tranquility.
Two to three days in Nantes is typically enough to explore its main attractions, such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and the vibrant arts scene, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.
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