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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €9 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nantes and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Nantes to La Rochelle?

The distance between Nantes and La Rochelle is 137 km. The road distance is 136 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €9 - €19.

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

The bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Nantes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

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

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

Train or bus from Nantes to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Nantes to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €9 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Nantes to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nantes to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nantes to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to La Rochelle is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Nantes to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Nantes to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Nantes to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3273+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Nantes to La Rochelle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nantes and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Nantes to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to La Rochelle by bus, train, rideshare, 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
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 29m
€9–19
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Nantes to La Rochellerideshare 136.5 km
2h 8m
€8
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
1h 44m
€29–60
Drive 136 km
1. Drive from Nantes to La Rochellecar 136 km
1h 39m
€22–31

Nantes to La Rochelle by bus

116Weekly Buses

1h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.5 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 1h 29m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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