The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint-Nazaire → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | €34($34) | 4 times a day | 205km (127 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 50m | €25($25) | every 20 mins | 210km (131 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €36($36) | on demand | 201km (125 miles) |
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.