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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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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$27 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus11:15 AM2h45La Rochelle, Jean Moulin2:00 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:15 AM2h45La Rochelle, Jean Moulin2:00 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
403512:30 AM1h59La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin2:29 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$261One-way0 transfers
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38319:32 AM2h24La Rochelle station11:56 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$431One-way0 transfers
D15 (864807)11:28 AM2h34La Rochelle station2:02 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$491One-way0 transfers
38355:50 PM2h25La Rochelle station8:15 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:35 PM2h50La Rochelle, Jean Moulin5:25 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 PM2h40La Rochelle, Jean Moulin8:55 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:25 PM2h20La Rochelle, Jean Moulin12:45 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Bordeaux:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 10 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF.
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