There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Nantes by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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La Rochelle to Nantes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Nantes is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Nantes is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €20 - €30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Nantes. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Nantes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Nantes is 178 km. The road distance is 136 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €15 - €75.
The train from La Rochelle to Nantes takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs every four hours.
La Rochelle to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Nantes 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 Nantes is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €15 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h.
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 to Nantes every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–75 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Nantes 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–75
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Nantes is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from La Rochelle to Nantes.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Nantes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.