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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $109, while a bus costs an average of $139.
Distance: 500 miles (805 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $400 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 41m Average total duration 19h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration Fastest 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to Milan
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Milan:
A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Rochelle to Milan costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 41m.
Tickets start at around $139 compared to roughly $400 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $262. The journey takes 19h 11m versus 11h 8m 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.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Milan
How to get from La Rochelle to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 PM 23h50 La Rochelle 7:25 PM Milan $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:35 PM 23h50 La Rochelle 7:25 PM Milan $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:35 PM 20h55 La Rochelle 10:30 AM Milan $101 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:45 PM 22h20 La Rochelle 11:05 AM Milan $84 1 One-way 0 transfers10:15 AM 26h55 La Rochelle 1:10 PM Milan $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Milan:
A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Rochelle to Milan costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 41m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Milan 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 Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Milan by train.
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