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How to get fromNates to La Rochelleby train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nates to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    8h 38m
    €115–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 58m
    €55–87

  3. Drive  435.4 km

    1. Drive from Nates to La Rochellecar car 435.4 km
    5h 56m
    €70–101

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane TLS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    8h 24m
    €117–336

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus bus 701
    9h 34m
    €80–126

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Nates to La Rochelle Ville via Rodez, Toulouse Matabiau, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nates to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Rodez and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 8h 58m.

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