- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
Major fine arts museum with strong French, Italian and Dutch collections, plus works linked to Orléans and Jean-Antoine Houdon.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from La Rochelle to Orléans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Rochelle to Orléans will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 2 buses that leave La Rochelle for Orléans on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 301 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Orléans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Orléans:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Orléans costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Orléans take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 03:29PM | Duration 12h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for La Rochelle to Orléans buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:55 AM La Rochelle | 5h50 | 1:45 PM Orléans | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM La Rochelle | 5h50 | 2:45 PM Orléans | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from La Rochelle to Orléans run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with strong French, Italian and Dutch collections, plus works linked to Orléans and Jean-Antoine Houdon.
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Natural history museum focusing on regional biodiversity, ecology and environmental education, popular with families.
The main central square of Orléans, lively and photogenic, with the famous Joan of Arc statue and many events.
Scenic walking and cycling area along the Loire, especially popular for sunset views and relaxed city panoramas.
Large landscaped park and botanical garden south of the center, famous for floral displays and family-friendly walks.
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A regional charcuterie specialty made from pork, traditionally seasoned and prepared in the Orléans style. It reflects the city’s old butcher and market traditions.
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Moderate by French standards. Cafés and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak periods.
Service is usually included. Leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated; 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is optional. Round up taxi fares.
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