There are 5 ways to get from Nates to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
8h 34m€113–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
9h 21m€65–104Drive 435.4 km
- Drive from Nates to La Rochellecar 435.4 km
5h 56m€68–99Train, fly
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 25m€125–341Train, bus
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus 701 / ...
9h 34m€73–126
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nates to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nates to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nates to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Nates to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Nates and La Rochelle is 614 km. The road distance is 435.4 km.
The best way to get from Nates to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Nates to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Nates to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Nates to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Nates to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Nates, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Nates to La Rochelle Ville via Rodez, Toulouse Matabiau, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nates to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Rodez, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
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 Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Nates to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Nates to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nates to La Rochelle is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Nates to La Rochelle.
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