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

The cheapest way to get from Nanterre to La Rochelle is to bus via Gare de Lyon - Diderot which costs €28 - €80 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanterre to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Nanterre and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Nanterre to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Nanterre Préfecture and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Charles de Gaulle - Etoile and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Nanterre to La Rochelle?

The distance between Nanterre and La Rochelle is 473 km. The road distance is 471.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nanterre to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Nanterre to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Nanterre to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train or bus from Nanterre to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Nanterre to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Gare de Lyon - Diderot, which costs €28 - €80 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Nanterre to La Rochelle train arrive?

Nanterre to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.

Can I drive from Nanterre to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Nanterre to La Rochelle is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Nanterre to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Nanterre to La Rochelle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Nanterre to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 24m
€51–148
Bus via Gare de Lyon - Diderot
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 28m
€29–78
Drive 471.5 km
1. Drive from Nanterre to La Rochellecar 471.5 km
4h 33m
€73–106
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 24m
€113–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723 / ...
9h 6m
€39–60
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 27m
€114–294

Nanterre to La Rochelle by train and subway

49Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.2 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €24–70 and the journey takes 7h.

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