There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, or car
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 Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to St Nazairetrain Ter
2h 39m€42–72Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire198.3 km
2h 55m€13Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to St Nazairetrain Ter
2h 50m€21–36Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Nazairebus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 55m€14–24Drive 197.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazairecar 197.1 km
2h 19m€32–46
La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Saint-Nazaire via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Nazaire via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire is 242 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €25 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Nazaire, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to St Nazaire via Nantes in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Nazaire via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 3h 55m.
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 Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to St Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to St Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.