There are 3 ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from St Nazaire to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 21m€42–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Nazaire to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
3h 42m€22–35Drive 197 km
- Drive from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochellecar 197 km
2h 20m€37–53
Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Nazaire and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Nazaire and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle is 242 km. The road distance is 197 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from St Nazaire station.
Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Nazaire station.
The best way to get from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 42m.
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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Nazaire to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 3h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Nazaire to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Nazaire to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from St Nazaire to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle.
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