There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pornichet by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Savenaytrain Ter
4h 9m€44–75Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Savenaytrain Ter
4h 10m€22–41Drive 205.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Pornichetcar 205.4 km
2h 23m€33–48Train, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to St-Nazaire (SNR)plane NTE - SNR
4h 13m€178–469Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Pornichetbus Autocar
4h 20m€24–38
La Rochelle to Pornichet by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Pornichet is to bus and train which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Pornichet is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Pornichet. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Pornichet via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Pornichet. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Pornichet via Nantes and Savenay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Pornichet is 254 km. The road distance is 205.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pornichet without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from La Rochelle to Pornichet, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Pornichet bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Pornichet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pornichet is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pornichet, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Pornichet via Nantes and Savenay in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Pornichet via Nantes in around 4h 20m.
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to St-Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Savenay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Savenay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to Pornichet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Pornichet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Pornichet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Pornichet is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from La Rochelle to Pornichet.
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