The average train between Nantes and La Rochelle takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Nantes and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 7:35 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nantes station and arriving at La Rochelle station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
Nantes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
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The distance between Nantes and La Rochelle is 121.1 km. The road distance is 178 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–65 and the journey takes 1h 44m.