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Compare train and bus for Brussels to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to La Rochelle:
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to La Rochelle costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to La Rochelle
How to get from Brussels to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to La Rochelle is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 40717:05 PM1h30Brussels South Charleroi Airport8:35 PMLa Rochelle Ile de Re Airport$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 40717:05 PM1h30Brussels South Charleroi Airport8:35 PMLa Rochelle Ile de Re Airport$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 40717:05 PM1h30Brussels South Charleroi Airport8:35 PMLa Rochelle Ile de Re Airport$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
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38356:32 AM11h14Brussels-Midi5:46 PMLa Rochelle station$1611One-way2 transfers
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83934:42 PM5h42Brussels-Midi10:24 PMLa Rochelle station$1641One-way1 transfer
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83934:42 PM5h42Brussels-Midi10:24 PMLa Rochelle station$1641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM14h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:55 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM14h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:10 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM14h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)12:05 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to La Rochelle:
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to La Rochelle costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and arrive in La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in La Rochelle station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to La Rochelle by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to La Rochelle by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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