What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle is to bus and train which costs €90 - €200 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle is to towncar and fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €280 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes (Station) and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at La Rochelle via Terminal Rodoviário de Valpaços, Gare Saint-Jean and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

How far is it from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle?

The distance between Nantes (Station) and La Rochelle is 996 km. The road distance is 1001.9 km.

How do I travel from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 39m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Anpian, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Valpaços station.

Where does the Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Anpian, arrive at Bordeaux station.

What is the time difference between Nantes (Station) and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Nantes (Station). It is currently 4:58 AM in Nantes (Station) and 5:58 AM in La Rochelle.

Can I drive from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle is 1002 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 449+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, towncar

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantes (Station) to La Rochelle by towncar, plane, bus, train, or car

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Towncar, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Take a town car from Valpaços to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane OPO - LRH
7h 27m
€285–460
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Valpaços to Bordeauxbus Carrazedo de Montenegro
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
18h 13m
€84–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chaves to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
15h 39m
€93–200
Drive 1,001.9 km
1. Drive from Nantes (Station) to La Rochellecar 1,001.9 km
10h 16m
€157–226
Towncar, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take a town car from Valpaços to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane OPO - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 58m
€282–462
Towncar, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take a town car from Valpaços to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane OPO - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 32m
€277–447
Towncar, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
1. Take a town car from Valpaços to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane OPO - TUF
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 11m
€355–780

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) flights

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Distance: 995.8 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Nantes (Station), Portugal and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a bus from Nantes to La Rochelle via Terminal Rodoviário de Valpaços, Bordeaux, Gare Saint-Jean, Meca, and Bordeaux in around 18h 13m.

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