There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Machecoulbus Autocar
3h 32m€19–33Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Machecoultrain Ter
3h 33m€18–35Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Machecoultrain Ter
3h 32m€38–73Drive 129.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Machecoulcar 129.8 km
1h 55m€21–30
La Rochelle to Machecoul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul is to bus and train which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Machecoul. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Machecoul via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Machecoul. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Machecoul via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Machecoul is 182 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Machecoul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Machecoul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Machecoul, France?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Machecoul via Nantes in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Machecoul via Nantes in around 3h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Machecoul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Machecoul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Machecoul is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from La Rochelle to Machecoul.
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