How to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes

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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

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€9

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3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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30m

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2h 46m

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2h 16m

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from La Rochelle to Nantes

How to get from La Rochelle to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM2h00
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
09:00AMGare SNCF Sud
111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM2h00
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
09:00AMGare SNCF Sud
111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SNCF Intercités3858
08:28PM1h48
La Rochelle station
10:16PMNantes station
331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TERF15 (864015)+SNCF Intercités3858
06:59PM3h17
La Rochelle Porte Dauphine
10:16PMNantes station
341One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus51027
08:25AM2h35
La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin
11:00AMNantes, Route de Paris
211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:00AM1h55
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
06:55AMGare SNCF Sud
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50AM2h00
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
07:50AMGare SNCF Sud
131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle to Nantes

Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from La Rochelle to Nantes.

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There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Nantes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €6.

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.

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 47m.

The La Rochelle to Nantes distance is approximately 121 km.
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Nantes is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Rochelle to Nantes:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Rochelle to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from La Rochelle to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TER, SNCF.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from La Rochelle to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

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