The distance between Nimes and La Rochelle is around 707km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nimes 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.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Nimes 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 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).
The distance between Nimes and La Rochelle is around 707km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Nimes and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Nimes and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nimes and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and La Rochelle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nimes and La Rochelle. The distance is around 707km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €385($385) | once daily | 775km (481 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 800km (497 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 4h 25m | €175($175) | once daily | 936km (581 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train | 5h 20m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 806km (501 miles) |
Train | 7h 15m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 746km (464 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | €48($48) | 5 times a week | 718km (446 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €95($95) | on demand | 707km (439 miles) |
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The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.