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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 $25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m 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.
Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Bordeaux:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 2h 42m 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.
- FlixBus
12:10 AM 2h10 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 2:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:10 AM 2h10 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 2:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
403512:30 AM 1h59 La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin 2:29 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- D15 (864815)
7:12 AM 2h34 La Rochelle station 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $24 1 One-way 0 transfers 
38377:43 PM 2h23 La Rochelle station 10:06 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $40 1 One-way 0 transfers- 3831
9:32 AM 2h24 La Rochelle station 11:56 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
3:15 AM 2h20 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 5:35 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:15 PM 2h40 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 8:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:15 AM 2h45 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 2:00 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Bordeaux:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus.
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