How to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle

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Travel Information between Bordeaux and La Rochelle

Distance95 miles (154 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $13
Cheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 2 h 5 min
Fastest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 2 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus or SNCF TER

Travel 95 miles (154 km) by train or bus to La Rochelle from Bordeaux. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus or SNCF TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bordeaux to La Rochelle.

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from Bordeaux to La Rochelle

How to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SNCF Intercités3854
09:47AM2h20
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
12:07PMLa Rochelle station
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus51027
05:50AM2h30
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
08:20AMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:50AM2h05
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
04:55AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
$201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine | Operated by SNCF864806
12:55PM2h35
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
03:30PMLa Rochelle station
$471One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités3858
06:06PM2h18
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
08:24PMLa Rochelle station
$421One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine | Operated by SNCF864812
04:55PM2h35
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
07:30PMLa Rochelle station
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM2h45
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
05:05PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
$221One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5616
11:20AM2h50
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
02:10PMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:05PM2h20
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
08:25PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
$361One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle, 77,19% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle

Travel to La Rochelle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to La Rochelle.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Bordeaux to La Rochelle: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to La Rochelle from Bordeaux is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Bordeaux to La Rochelle:

Taking a bus costs $7 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to La Rochelle that take longer:

Train takes on average 2 h 18 min.

You should expect to travel around 95 miles (154 km) between Bordeaux and La Rochelle.

The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is:

  • 9 buses a day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bordeaux to La Rochelle as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bordeaux to La Rochelle:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes to La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in La Rochelle.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bordeaux to La Rochelle:

  • You can take a bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or SNCF | Autocar. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle.
  • You can take a train from Bordeaux to La Rochelle with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with SNCF Intercités from Bordeaux to La Rochelle.

Yes, there are direct routes from Bordeaux to La Rochelle with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 9 direct buses per day to La Rochelle with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • You can check for a direct train to La Rochelle with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités or SNCF (3) with 8 direct trains per day.

Direct services to La Rochelle tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers traveling from Bordeaux to La Rochelle don't make La Rochelle their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after La Rochelle are Paris, Nantes, Lyon or Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from La Rochelle to any of these top destinations today!
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