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Compare bus and train for Barcelona to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 350 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 350, while a train costs an average of zł 1,122.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł 350 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,122 Average price | zł 434 Average price | zł 580 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to La Rochelle
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to La Rochelle:
A bus is zł 84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to La Rochelle costing on average zł 434.
A bus is zł 772 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to La Rochelle costing on average zł 1,122.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
Bus takes on average 13h 2m.
Tickets start at around zł 350 compared to roughly zł 580 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 230. The journey takes 12h 32m versus 7h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to La Rochelle
How to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50026 · 40357:45 AM16h44Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:29 AMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulinzł 2961One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50026 · 40357:45 AM16h44Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:29 AMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulinzł 2961One-way1 transfer
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D15 (864808)9:26 AM9h58Barcelona Sants7:24 PMLa Rochelle stationzł 8281One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 9708 · 83659:26 AM10h34Barcelona Sants8:00 PMLa Rochelle stationzł 1,3191One-way1 transfer
- 9708 · 8365+L15 (864770)9:26 AM11h52Barcelona Sants9:18 PMLa Rochelle Porte Dauphinezł 1,3261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM14h20Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants4:55 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulinzł 3841One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM13h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:55 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulinzł 4121One-way1 transfer
- 50024 · 40312:45 PM12h29Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:14 AMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulinzł 4231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to La Rochelle:
A bus is zł 84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to La Rochelle costing on average zł 434.
A bus is zł 772 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to La Rochelle costing on average zł 1,122.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
Bus takes on average 13h 2m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and La Rochelle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in La Rochelle station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to La Rochelle by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air France, easyJet to go to La Rochelle by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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