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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Niort
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Niort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Niort:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Niort costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Niort take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (43m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Niort
How to get from La Rochelle to Niort by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Niort is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 AM0h55La Rochelle, Jean Moulin10:50 AMNiort, Route de la Rochelle$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:55 AM0h55La Rochelle, Jean Moulin10:50 AMNiort, Route de la Rochelle$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 83886:32 PM0h34La Rochelle station7:06 PMNiort station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 83929:09 PM0h39La Rochelle station9:48 PMNiort station$151One-way0 transfers
L15 (864769)+83928:18 PM1h30La Rochelle Porte Dauphine9:48 PMNiort station$171One-way1 transfer- 83628:48 AM0h39La Rochelle station9:27 AMNiort station$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Niort:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Niort costing on average $12.
Other travel options to Niort take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Niort 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 Niort station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin and arrive in Niort, Route de la Rochelle.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime to go to Niort by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Niort by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime.
- 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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