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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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m 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 $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Bordeaux
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.
- FlixBus11:15 AM2h45La Rochelle, Jean Moulin2:00 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:15 AM2h45La Rochelle, Jean Moulin2:00 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 38331:35 PM2h22La Rochelle station3:57 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 38377:43 PM2h23La Rochelle station10:06 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$201One-way0 transfers
- 38355:50 PM2h25La Rochelle station8:15 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$201One-way0 transfers
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F15 (864013)7:10 PM2h56La Rochelle Porte Dauphine10:06 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Bordeaux:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 11 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar, Internorte to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- 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.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa, Internorte.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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