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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Nantes takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Nantes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 51m
Duration
178 km
Distance
€40
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

La Rochelle to Nantes train times

Trains run 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Nantes at 10:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 48m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 48m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 48m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Nantes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Nantes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Nantes, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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