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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Brest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €169.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price Cheapest | €169 Average price | €380 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Brest:
A bus is €112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Brest costing on average €169.
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €380 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €323. The journey takes 7h 17m versus 4h 45m 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.
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How to get from La Rochelle to Brest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Brest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:25 AM9h35La Rochelle5:00 PMBrest€261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:25 AM9h35La Rochelle5:00 PMBrest€261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:00 AM8h40La Rochelle12:40 PMBrest€511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Brest:
A bus is €112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Brest costing on average €169.
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Brest 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 Brest station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brest by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, BreizhGo to go to Brest by train.
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