What is the cheapest way to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Nîmes and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Nîmes and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Nîmes to La Rochelle?

The distance between Nîmes and La Rochelle is 721 km. The road distance is 705.8 km.

How do I travel from Nîmes to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €40 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to La Rochelle bus from?

Nîmes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to La Rochelle train from?

Nîmes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nimes station.

Train or bus from Nîmes to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €40 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Nîmes to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Nîmes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Nîmes to La Rochelle train arrive?

Nîmes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Nîmes to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to La Rochelle is 706 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Nîmes to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Nîmes to La Rochelle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Nîmes to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Nîmes to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Nîmes to La Rochelle by train, plane, 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 to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)MRS - LRH
4h 16m
€89–368
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St JeanIntercités
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle591A / ...
8h 32m
€42–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 40m
€45–65
Drive 705.8 km
1. Drive from Nîmes to La Rochelle705.8 km
6h 25m
€108–155
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
3h 54m
€118–346
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MPL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 19m
€64–234
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 13m
€80–225
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)MRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
7h 41m
€67–185
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeaux718 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La RochelleFlixBus N1721 / ...
11h 10m
€45–100

Nîmes to La Rochelle by train

43Weekly Trains

8h 32mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 721.4 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Nimes to La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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