Train La Rochelle - Nantes from 11.40 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains La Rochelle - Nantes
Aléop, Intercites make ticket prices from La Rochelle to Nantes vary enormously, as they can be up to 4 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Thursday, 10 December, you will find the cheapest La Rochelle-Nantes tickets starting at 11.40 €.
Train La Rochelle Nantes in brief
Average price
31.46 €
Price range
11.40 € - 46.00 €
Fastest La Rochelle-Nantes train
1h45min
Number of trains / day
5
The train to Nantes takes on average 1h45min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...
The distance between La Rochelle and Nantes is 122 km and the average speed is 70 km/h.
The La Rochelle-Nantes trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
La Rochelle - Nantes even cheaper by bus: it will only cost you 5.99 € for 1h50min of trip.
Train price calendar La Rochelle - Nantes
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, November 3, from 12 €.
October 2026
November 2026
Prices recorded on October 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from La Rochelle to Nantes cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 19 €. The most expensive is Friday (32 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 21 € on average, against 26 € in the morning.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your La Rochelle - Nantes train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 18 € on average, against 26 € 15 to 30 days before departure: 31% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 14 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between La Rochelle and Nantes
On average, 4.7 departures a day link La Rochelle to Nantes. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Monday (5 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (4).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 2.3 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Train or bus between La Rochelle and Nantes?
The train connects La Rochelle to Nantes in 1h45min with tickets from 11 €. The bus takes about 1h50min with tickets from 6 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
La Rochelle Nantes by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train La Rochelle Nantes.
First Train La Rochelle - Nantes.
Departure at 06:17
Last Train La Rochelle - Nantes
Departure at 20:28
La Rochelle - Nantes train on average every
213 minutes
Which train companies for La Rochelle to Nantes?
- inOui, SNCF's premium TGV
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- Ouigo, the low-cost TGV
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How to travel at cheapest prices from La Rochelle to Nantes
You can also buy train tickets Nantes-La Rochelle in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets La Rochelle-Nantes.
The 5 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Think low cost: Ouigo trains are fast and cheaper.
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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