How to travel from La Rochelle to Paris

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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. 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 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

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$70

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$41

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4h 54m

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4h 24m

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6h 23m

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5h 53m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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from La Rochelle to Paris

How to get from La Rochelle to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM7h45
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
05:40PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM7h45
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
05:40PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI8364
05:00PM2h51
La Rochelle station
07:51PMParis Gare Montparnasse
$751One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TERF15 (864009)+TGV INOUI8364
04:29PM3h22
La Rochelle Porte Dauphine
07:51PMParis Gare Montparnasse
$771One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI8374
10:49AM2h55
La Rochelle station
01:44PMParis Gare Montparnasse
$1081One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI8378
01:47PM3h13
La Rochelle station
05:00PMParis Gare Montparnasse
$1011One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
03:15AM6h15
La Rochelle, Place De Verdun
09:30AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$561One-way
0 transfers
InternorteNormal
03:15AM6h15
La Rochelle, Place De Verdun
09:30AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$561One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM9h25
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
07:20PMParis, Porte Maillot
$591One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from La Rochelle to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from La Rochelle to Paris, 85,15% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from La Rochelle to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from La Rochelle to Paris.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Paris including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Paris is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Paris:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Paris costing on average $50 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from La Rochelle to Paris is approximately 247 miles (398 km).
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Paris is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Paris as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Rochelle to Paris:
  • Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Paris Gare Montparnasse.
  • Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Rochelle to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Paris by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from La Rochelle to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, SNCF.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from La Rochelle to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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