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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Brussels:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Brussels costing on average $208 (€168).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Brussels
How to get from La Rochelle to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM14h40La Rochelle, Jean Moulin12:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM14h40La Rochelle, Jean Moulin12:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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94297:06 AM5h11La Rochelle station12:17 PMBrussels-Midi$1621One-way1 transfer
Other options
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93935:00 PM5h47La Rochelle station10:47 PMBrussels-Midi$1411One-way1 transfer
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93418:48 AM5h29La Rochelle station2:17 PMBrussels-Midi$1601One-way1 transfer
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935910:49 AM6h29La Rochelle station5:18 PMBrussels-Midi$1801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM14h40La Rochelle, Jean Moulin12:20 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$621One-way1 transfer
4031 · 14333:15 AM14h15La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin5:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$711One-way1 transfer
· 3:15 AM14h15La Rochelle, Gare routière5:30 PMCentral Station$741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Brussels:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Brussels costing on average $208 (€168).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport and arrive in Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Brussels by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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