What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime?

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime is to bus and line 172 bus which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime?

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Charente-Maritime?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at SGC La Vallée via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Charente-Maritime?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Saintes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Nantes to Charente-Maritime?

The distance between Nantes and Charente-Maritime is 263 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.

How do I travel from Nantes to Charente-Maritime without a car?

The best way to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Charente-Maritime bus from?

Nantes to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Charente-Maritime train from?

Nantes to Charente-Maritime train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train or bus from Nantes to Charente-Maritime?

The best way to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 172 bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Nantes to Charente-Maritime bus arrive?

Nantes to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochefort station.

Where does the Nantes to Charente-Maritime train arrive?

Nantes to Charente-Maritime train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Charente-Maritime?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Charente-Maritime is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Nantes to Charente-Maritime.

Where can I stay near Charente-Maritime?

There are 713+ hotels available in Charente-Maritime.

Nantes to Charente-Maritime - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 172 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nantes to Charente-Maritime by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
3h 32m
€40–85
Bus, line 172 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Rochefortbus N723
2. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to SGC La Valléebus 172
4h 41m
€18–28
Drive 199.4 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Charente-Maritimecar 199.4 km
2h 21m
€31–45

Nantes to Charente-Maritime by train and bus

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Distance: 262.7 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Charente-Maritime, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to Saintes every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to SGC La Vallée via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 4h 41m.

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