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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 121 km
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€19 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from La Rochelle to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Nantes:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Nantes costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Nantes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
- Travel with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Nantes by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TER, SNCF.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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