4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dax to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dax to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $95, while a bus costs an average of $102.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dax to La Rochelle:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dax to La Rochelle costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $102 (€83) compared to roughly $67 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-34.67 (€-28.34). The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 30m 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 Dax to La Rochelle
How to get from Dax to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dax to La Rochelle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:22 AM3h44Dax12:06 PMLa Rochelle$1421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8:22 AM3h44Dax12:06 PMLa Rochelle$1421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8:22 AM3h44Dax12:06 PMLa Rochelle$1421One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 12:25 PM3h58Dax4:23 PMLa Rochelle$1421One-way1 transfer
- 4:25 PM3h59Dax8:24 PMLa Rochelle$1421One-way1 transfer
- 2:25 PM4h05Dax6:30 PMLa Rochelle$1421One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Dax 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 Dax to La Rochelle.
This is compared to other travel options from Dax to La Rochelle:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dax to La Rochelle costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dax and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dax, Gare Routière SNCF and arrive in La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Dax and arrive in La Rochelle station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to La Rochelle by train.
Travelling from Dax to La Rochelle: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
