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Musée Maritime
A leading maritime museum with preserved vessels, including a weather ship and fishing boat, moored in the old harbour area.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£9
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£13
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
1 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
1 h 52 m
Buses on 15 Oct
6
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nantes to La Rochelle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to La Rochelle will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 6 buses from Nantes to La Rochelle, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusBuses from Nantes to La Rochelle run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 28m |
First bus 2:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to La Rochelle coaches for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 23:00 Nantes | 1h29 | 0:29 La Rochelle | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:00 Nantes | 1h29 | 0:29 La Rochelle | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 15 October | |||||
FlixBus | 4:30 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2h25 | 6:55 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1h55 | 11:10 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2h00 | 20:05 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 changesdirect | |
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A leading maritime museum with preserved vessels, including a weather ship and fishing boat, moored in the old harbour area.
Natural history collections covering animals, ethnography and regional science, set in an elegant former governor’s residence.
Fine arts museum in a historic episcopal palace, showing paintings and decorative arts from the 15th to 20th centuries.
The city’s lively harbour lined with quays, cafés and historic towers; ideal for a first walk and classic La Rochelle views.
This old quarter of arcaded lanes, mansions and small squares captures the city’s mercantile character and rewards slow wandering.
A central pedestrian shopping street known for arcades, historic façades and easy access to the old town’s main sights.
Fresh oysters from nearby Marennes-Oléron, prized for their briny flavour and long oyster-farming tradition on the Charente coast.
Mussels cooked with pineau, cream or herbs are a Charente-Maritime staple, reflecting the region’s strong shellfish culture and Atlantic produce.
A rich fish stew from the Atlantic coast, usually made with local fish, shellfish, wine and aromatics, linked to old fishing traditions.
Smart contemporary restaurant focused on seasonal French cooking and carefully presented plates in an intimate old-town setting.
Elegant seafood restaurant by the harbour, known for oysters, fish and polished service in a refined but welcoming setting.
Historic brasserie on the Vieux Port serving seafood platters, regional dishes and classic French fare in a lively traditional room.
Moderate for a French coastal city: hotels rise in summer, but dining and local transport are usually manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafés; taxis are often rounded up.
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P+R Jean Moulin -> Place de Verdun, La Rochelle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to La Rochelle by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at La Rochelle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nantes to La Rochelle buses use the Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes to La Rochelle, Jean Moulin station pair, with some services arriving at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin. Use this guide to compare Nantes and La Rochelle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. ATMs are aTM available near the station.
Ticket office support is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
Available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Nantes, Route de Paris is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Route de Paris has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Route de Paris.
Available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Elevators, ramps.
Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: The station has accessible facilities.
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin is 1 km from La Rochelle city centre. Public transport options include:
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin. ATMs are available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
Ticket office support is available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
Available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle, Jean Moulin: Wheelchair accessible buses available.
La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin is 1 km from La Rochelle city centre. Public transport options include:
La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin. ATMs are available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
Ticket office support is available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
Available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin: Station is accessible for disabled passengers.
La Rochelle, Place De Verdun has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun. ATMs are available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun.
Ticket office support is available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun.
Available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle, Place De Verdun: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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