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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 22, while a train costs an average of CHF 37.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 37 Average price | CHF 22 Average price Cheapest | CHF 48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to La Rochelle:
A bus is CHF 16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to La Rochelle costing on average CHF 37.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around CHF 37 compared to roughly CHF 48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 11. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
2:50 AM 2h05 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 4:55 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:50 AM 2h05 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 4:55 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
2:50 AM 2h05 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 4:55 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
38527:54 AM 2h21 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 10:15 AM La Rochelle station CHF 12 1 One-way 0 transfers- 3854
9:04 AM 2h30 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 11:34 AM La Rochelle station CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers - 3858
6:06 PM 2h18 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 8:24 PM La Rochelle station CHF 24 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
2:20 PM 2h45 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 5:05 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin CHF 12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:30 AM 2h15 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 5:45 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin CHF 12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to La Rochelle:
A bus is CHF 16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to La Rochelle costing on average CHF 37.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in La Rochelle station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to La Rochelle by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
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