How to travel from Nantes to La Rochelle

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Compare train and bus for Nantes to La Rochelle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 75 miles (121 km)

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How to get from Nantes to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.

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

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05:00AM2h25
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07:25AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
$91One-way
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05:00AM2h25
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07:25AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
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05:00AM2h25
Nantes
07:25AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
$91One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Nantes to La Rochelle

Travel to La Rochelle 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 Rochelle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nantes and La Rochelle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to La Rochelle is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to La Rochelle:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to La Rochelle costing on average $17 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to La Rochelle is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 44m.

The distance from Nantes to La Rochelle is approximately 75 miles (121 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to La Rochelle is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and La Rochelle 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 Rochelle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in La Rochelle station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to La Rochelle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to La Rochelle by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to La Rochelle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to La Rochelle with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, SNCF.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to La Rochelle often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Porto. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Rochelle and these popular destinations at a great price.
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