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

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon 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 $19.

Distance: 38 miles (62 km)

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$19

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$17

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1h 19m

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1h 22m

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

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to La Roche-sur-Yon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 21m.

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

The journey is about 14m faster (47m by train vs 1h 1m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 vs $17). 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 Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 AM0h50
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    5:20 AMLa Roche-sur-Yon, Gare Routière (Pole d'Echanges Multimodal)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 AM0h50
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    5:20 AMLa Roche-sur-Yon, Gare Routière (Pole d'Echanges Multimodal)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | Intercités3831
    7:43 AM0h39
    Nantes station
    8:22 AMLa Roche-sur-Yon station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8973
    12:05 PM0h40
    Nantes station
    12:45 PMLa Roche-sur-Yon station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858859
    9:08 AM0h50
    Nantes station
    9:58 AMLa Roche-sur-Yon station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858885
    10:13 PM0h51
    Nantes station
    11:04 PMLa Roche-sur-Yon station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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

Travel to La Roche-sur-Yon 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 Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon.

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to La Roche-sur-Yon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 21m.

The distance from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon is approximately 38 miles (62 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in La Roche-sur-Yon station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in La Roche-sur-Yon, Gare Routière (Pole d'Echanges Multimodal).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to La Roche-sur-Yon by train.
  • Travel with SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to La Roche-sur-Yon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 5 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to La Roche-sur-Yon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Challans, Les Sables-d'Olonne, Bordeaux, Fontenay-le-Comte. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Roche-sur-Yon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in La Roche-sur-Yon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You typically need 1-2 days in La Roche-sur-Yon to explore its main attractions, such as the Place Napoléon, Haras de la Vendée, and the local museums.
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