What is the distance between Nantes and La Rochelle?

The distance separating Nantes and La Rochelle is 75 miles (121 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to La Rochelle?

If you're headed to La Rochelle from Nantes, chances are that your bus will leave from Nantes Airport and arrive at Gare routière de La Rochelle. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in La Rochelle?

Once in La Rochelle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hotel de Ville, Plage de Chatelaillon, Grand Roue La Rochelle, Old Town & Old Harbour and The Ocean.

Bus Nantes to La Rochelle from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
12:35pm	4 Route de Paris	1h 55m	2:30pm	La Rochelle	Fastest
6:05pm	4 Route de Paris	2h	8:05pm	La Rochelle	No tags
4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	4h 45m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50am	Nantes	2h 35m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
12:35pm	4 Route de Paris	1h 55m	2:30pm	La Rochelle	Fastest
6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags
5:45am	4 Route de Paris	2h 30m	8:15am	La Rochelle	No tags
9:10am	4 Route de Paris	2h	11:10am	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50am	Nantes	2h 35m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
12:35pm	4 Route de Paris	1h 55m	2:30pm	La Rochelle	Fastest
6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags
5:45am	4 Route de Paris	2h 30m	8:15am	La Rochelle	No tags
9:10am	4 Route de Paris	2h	11:10am	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50am	Nantes	2h 35m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
9:10am	4 Route de Paris	2h	11:10am	La Rochelle	Fastest
5:45am	4 Route de Paris	2h 30m	8:15am	La Rochelle	No tags
6:05pm	4 Route de Paris	2h	8:05pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
9:10am	4 Route de Paris	2h	11:10am	La Rochelle	Fastest
5:45am	4 Route de Paris	2h 30m	8:15am	La Rochelle	No tags
4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	4h 45m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags
6:05pm	4 Route de Paris	2h	8:05pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20am	Nantes	2h 10m	7:30am	La Rochelle	Cheapest
12:35pm	4 Route de Paris	1h 55m	2:30pm	La Rochelle	Fastest
10:50am	Nantes	2h 35m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags
5:45am	4 Route de Paris	2h 30m	8:15am	La Rochelle	No tags
6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on October 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20am	Nantes	2h 10m	7:30am	La Rochelle	Cheapest
12:35pm	4 Route de Paris	1h 55m	2:30pm	La Rochelle	Fastest
10:50am	Nantes	2h 35m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags
5:45am	4 Route de Paris	2h 30m	8:15am	La Rochelle	No tags
6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nantes to La Rochelle.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $52	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$18 - $126	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $30	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Nantes to La Rochelle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach La Rochelle. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Nantes to La Rochelle: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$15

Average bus trip duration2h 35m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure5:15am

Distance73 miles (117 km)

Latest bus departure10:20pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,849 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,967 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,448 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia, Sindbad, MarinoBus

Nantes to La Rochelle Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Nantes and La Rochelle?

Stops in Nantes

A - Nantes Airport

B - 2 route de Paris

C - Hotel Mercure

D - 10 Allée de la Maison Rouge

E - 15 Rue de Briord

Stops in La Rochelle

A - Gare routière de La Rochelle

B - La Rochelle (Gare routière)

C - Avenue Jean Moulin

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Best price found

10/09

$11

10/10

$33

Today

$13

10/12

$12

10/13

$9

10/14

$9

10/15

No data

10/16

$9

The cheapest trip from Nantes to La Rochelle was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nantes to La Rochelle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $66 for a bus ticket from Nantes to La Rochelle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-10-13.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Nantes and La Rochelle!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Nantes to La Rochelle, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Nantes to La Rochelle will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Nantes to La Rochelle while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus Tickets from Nantes to La Rochelle

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Bus Nantes to La Rochelle: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Nantes and La Rochelle?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Nantes - La Rochelle

What is the distance between Nantes and La Rochelle?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to La Rochelle?

What are the best sights and things to do in La Rochelle?

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About Bus Travel

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