How to travel from La Rochelle to Nancy, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Nancy is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nancy - Centre.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance789km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Nancy

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between La Rochelle and Nancy is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (385 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from La Rochelle and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Nancy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Nancy. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Nancy. The distance is around 789km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Nancy

Transport options from La Rochelle to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 45m
€255($255)
3 times a week831km (516 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 10m
€160($160)
every 4 hours1,087km (675 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€175($175)
every 4 hours795km (494 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€48($48)
4 times a week866km (538 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€105($105)
on demand789km (490 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

The following major airports near Nancy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy