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How to get fromSaint-Nazaire to La Rochelleby train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St Nazaire to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2h 47m
    €22–43

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    3h 9m
    €17–32

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St Nazaire to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    3h 19m
    €41–81

  4. Drive 197 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochellecar car 197 km
    2h 20m
    €31–45

Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle by train and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Saint-Nazaire, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from St Nazaire to La Rochelle Ville via Nantes in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 3h 9m.

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