The distance between Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle is around 200km (124 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 Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 2h 45m. 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 Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle. 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 Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle. 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 Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle. We recommend that you drive to La Rochelle. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle. The distance is around 200km (124 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 Saint-Nazaire to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | €33($33) | 4 times a day | 205km (127 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 45m | €25($25) | every 20 mins | 211km (131 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €36($36) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.