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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 $190.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price |
12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Brussels by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Brussels:
A bus is $148 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Brussels costing on average $190 (€154).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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