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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Bordeaux:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
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How to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:10 PM2h35La Rochelle, Jean Moulin10:45 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:10 PM2h35La Rochelle, Jean Moulin10:45 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal12:30 AM1h59La Rochelle, Place De Verdun2:29 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 38377:43 PM2h23La Rochelle station10:06 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$411One-way0 transfers
- 38319:32 AM2h24La Rochelle station11:56 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$411One-way0 transfers
- 38355:50 PM2h25La Rochelle station8:15 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$411One-way0 transfers
510289:30 PM2h15La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin11:45 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$121One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:15 AM2h45La Rochelle, Jean Moulin2:00 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$171One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 AM1h59La Rochelle, Place De Verdun2:29 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Bordeaux:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa.
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