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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Girona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a train costs an average of $344.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$344 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 33m Average total duration Fastest 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Girona:
A bus is $247 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Girona costing on average $344.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 12h 54m versus 6h 56m 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 Girona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Girona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:49 AM9h58La Rochelle6:47 PMGirona$3841One-way0 transfers
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8:49 AM9h58La Rochelle6:47 PMGirona$3841One-way0 transfers
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8:49 AM9h58La Rochelle6:47 PMGirona$3841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Girona:
A bus is $247 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Girona costing on average $344.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Girona 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 Girona station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Girona, Estació d'Autobusos.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Girona by bus.
- Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Girona by train.
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