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How to get fromNates to La Rochelleby bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nates to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    8h 23m
    €64–101

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    8h 31m
    €133–211

  3. Drive  435.4 km

    1. Drive from Nates to La Rochellecar car 435.4 km
    5h 56m
    €80–116

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane TLS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    8h 31m
    €127–326

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueuxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from LR Périgueux - Gare SNCF to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus bus 310
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    10h 25m
    €94–141

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Nates, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a vehicle from Nates to La Rochelle via Rodez, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nates to La Rochelle Ville via Rodez, Toulouse Matabiau, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 31m.

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