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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. 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 $89, while a train costs an average of $287.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price | $118 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m 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 La Rochelle to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Barcelona:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Rochelle to Barcelona costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $198 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Barcelona costing on average $287 (€241).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€75) compared to roughly $231 (€193) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $142 (€119). The journey takes 12h 12m versus 7h 54m 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 La Rochelle to Barcelona
How to get from La Rochelle to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 AM 15h00 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 6:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $78 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 AM 15h00 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 6:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $78 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:10 AM 12h50 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $105 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:35 PM 15h20 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 5:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $92 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15 AM 13h45 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 1:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $98 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
8:15 PM 16h45 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $116 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Barcelona:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Rochelle to Barcelona costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $198 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Barcelona costing on average $287 (€241).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Air France, Vueling, easyJet to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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