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 bus departures

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

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	4h 45m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Nantes	2h 35m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	4h 45m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to La Rochelle on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Nantes	2h 35m	9:25pm	La Rochelle	Cheapest
Bus	12:35pm	4 Route de Paris	1h 55m	2:30pm	La Rochelle	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Nantes	2h 35m	1:25pm	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	5:45am	4 Route de Paris	2h 30m	8:15am	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	9:10am	4 Route de Paris	2h	11:10am	La Rochelle	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Nantes to La Rochelle

We recommend carpooling

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 $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

75 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $71	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $30	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nantes and La Rochelle?

Stops in Nantes

A
Nantes Airport
Visit page
B
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
C
Hotel Mercure
51 Quai de Malakoff, 44000 Nantes, France
D
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge, 44000 Nantes, France
E
15 Rue de Briord
15 Rue de Briord, 44000 Nantes, France

Stops in La Rochelle

A
Gare routière de La Rochelle
Place Pierre Sémard, 17000 La Rochelle, France
B
La Rochelle (Gare routière)
9 Place de Verdun, 17000 La Rochelle, France
C
Avenue Jean Moulin
1 Avenue Jean Moulin, 17000 La Rochelle, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/511,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nantes to La Rochelle by bus

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?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$19

11/24

$9

Today

$12

11/26

No data

11/27

$9

11/28

$9

11/29

$9

11/30

$9

The cheapest trip from Nantes to La Rochelle was searched and found on Nov 30, 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 $69 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 2025-11-30.