There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Machecoultrain Ter
3h 17m€38–65Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Machecoultrain Ter
3h 28m€16–30Drive 129.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Machecoulcar 129.8 km
1h 55m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Machecoulbus Autocar
3h 42m€17–29
La Rochelle to Machecoul by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul is to bus and train which costs €16 - €35 and takes 3h 28m.
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 station to Machecoul. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Machecoul via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Machecoul. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Machecoul via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Machecoul is 220 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Machecoul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Machecoul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Machecoul is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Machecoul, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Machecoul via Nantes in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Machecoul via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 3h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Machecoul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub 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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