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Nantes to La Rochelle

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135 km.
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Schedule

Nantes → La Rochelle

16:34
Nantes (Loire Country, France)
Nantes - La Rochelle 3 transfers
Duration: 2 hours 41 min
19:15
La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes, France)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Nantes - La Rochelle
Start
Walk to Place du Cirque, Duration: 4 min
16:38
Place du Cirque
Duration: 7 min
16:45
Gare Sud
Le Cardo - Gare Sud
Walk to Nantes, Duration: 42 sec
16:55
Nantes
Duration: 1 hours 44 min
18:39
La Rochelle
Intercités Nantes - Bordeaux
Walk to Gare La Rochelle (De Gaulle), Duration: 2 min
19:01
Gare La Rochelle (De Gaulle)
Duration: 10 min
19:11
Porte Dauphine
ILLICO Lagord - Cottes Mailles
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
16:34
Nantes (Loire Country, France)
Nantes - La Rochelle 2 transfers
Duration: 2 hours 32 min
19:06
La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes, France)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Nantes - La Rochelle
Start
Walk to Place du Cirque, Duration: 4 min
16:38
Place du Cirque
Duration: 7 min
16:45
Gare Sud
Le Cardo - Gare Sud
Walk to Nantes, Duration: 42 sec
16:55
Nantes
Duration: 1 hours 44 min
18:39
La Rochelle
Intercités Nantes - Bordeaux
WALK, Duration: 27 min
Finish
16:37
Nantes (Loire Country, France)
Nantes - La Rochelle 3 transfers
Duration: 2 hours 38 min
19:15
La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes, France)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Nantes - La Rochelle
Start
Walk to Bouffay, Duration: 4 min
16:41
Bouffay
Duration: 4 min
16:45
Gare Nord - Jardin des Plantes
François Mitterrand / Jamet - Beaujoire / Babinière
Walk to Nantes, Duration: 3 min
16:55
Nantes
Duration: 1 hours 44 min
18:39
La Rochelle
Intercités Nantes - Bordeaux
Walk to Gare La Rochelle (De Gaulle), Duration: 2 min
19:01
Gare La Rochelle (De Gaulle)
Duration: 10 min
19:11
Porte Dauphine
ILLICO Lagord - Cottes Mailles
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
16:37
Nantes (Loire Country, France)
Nantes - La Rochelle 3 transfers
Duration: 2 hours 38 min
19:15
La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes, France)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Nantes - La Rochelle
Start
Walk to Bouffay, Duration: 4 min
16:41
Bouffay
Duration: 4 min
16:45
Gare Nord - Jardin des Plantes
François Mitterrand / Jamet - Beaujoire / Babinière
Walk to Nantes, Duration: 3 min
16:55
Nantes
Duration: 1 hours 44 min
18:39
La Rochelle
Nantes - Bordeaux
Walk to Gare La Rochelle (De Gaulle), Duration: 2 min
19:01
Gare La Rochelle (De Gaulle)
Duration: 10 min
19:11
Porte Dauphine
ILLICO Lagord - Cottes Mailles
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
16:37
Nantes (Loire Country, France)
Nantes - La Rochelle 2 transfers
Duration: 2 hours 29 min
19:06
La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes, France)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Nantes - La Rochelle
Start
Walk to Bouffay, Duration: 4 min
16:41
Bouffay
Duration: 4 min
16:45
Gare Nord - Jardin des Plantes
François Mitterrand / Jamet - Beaujoire / Babinière
Walk to Nantes, Duration: 3 min
16:55
Nantes
Duration: 1 hours 44 min
18:39
La Rochelle
Intercités Nantes - Bordeaux
WALK, Duration: 27 min
Finish
17:18
Nantes (Loire Country, France)
Nantes - La Rochelle 3 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 35 min
20:53
La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes, France)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Nantes - La Rochelle
Start
Walk to Hôtel de Ville, Duration: 1 min
17:19
Hôtel de Ville
Duration: 19 min
17:38
Haluchère - Batignolles
Haluchère - Batignolles - Gare de Chantenay
Walk to Nantes, Duration: 4 min
17:50
Nantes
Duration: 2 hours 35 min
20:25
La Rochelle Bus Station
BlaBlaCar Bus: Marseille - Rennes
Walk to Gare La Rochelle (De Gaulle), Duration: 7 min
20:40
Gare La Rochelle (De Gaulle)
Duration: 4 min
20:44
Porte de Cougnes
ILLICO Beaulieu - Les Minimes
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish

Two ways to Travel from Nantes to La Rochelle

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Cheapest
By car (135 km)
1 h 38 min
135 km.
from $7
Other
Rideshare
1 h 38 min
135 km.
from $5.14

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78
Bus from Nantes to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Nantes to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Nantes to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.89

Questions and Answers

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 $8.49 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 drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $23.91 - $34.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nantes and arriving at La Rochelle Ville. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Nantes to La Rochelle?

The distance between Nantes and La Rochelle is 178 km. The road distance is 136.5 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 train which takes 1h 45m and costs $32.61 - $70.65 .

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

The train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Nantes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles station.

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

Nantes to La Rochelle train services, operated by 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 train which takes 1h 45m and costs $32.61 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 2h 10m.

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 SNCF, arrive at La Rochelle Ville 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 38m 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 2444+ hotels available in La Rochelle. Prices start at $49.84 per night.

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.
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