How to travel from Nancy to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Nancy and La Rochelle is around 786km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nancy to La Rochelle 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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance786km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Nancy to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Nancy and La Rochelle is around 786km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (385 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Nancy and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and La Rochelle, 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 Nancy and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nancy and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Nancy and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nancy and La Rochelle. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) 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 Nancy and La Rochelle. The distance is around 786km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and La Rochelle

Transport options from Nancy to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
€255($255)
3 times a week831km (516 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane5h 30m
€270($270)
3 times a week1,044km (648 miles)
Train to Howald, plane6h 10m
€160($160)
every 4 hours1,086km (675 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€175($175)
every 4 hours799km (496 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€48($48)
4 times a week869km (540 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€105($105)
on demand786km (489 miles)

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Airports near La Rochelle

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

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle