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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Paris:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Paris costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Paris
How to get from La Rochelle to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
Normal3:15 AM6h15La Rochelle, Place De Verdun9:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal3:15 AM6h15La Rochelle, Place De Verdun9:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
83645:00 PM2h51La Rochelle station7:51 PMParis Gare Montparnasse$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
F15 (864009)+
83644:29 PM3h22La Rochelle Porte Dauphine7:51 PMParis Gare Montparnasse$821One-way1 transfer
D14 (863482)+
84884:29 PM3h07La Rochelle station7:36 PMParis Gare Montparnasse$951One-way1 transfer
83705:39 AM3h01La Rochelle station8:40 AMParis Gare Montparnasse$961One-way0 transfers
Normal3:15 AM6h15La Rochelle, Place De Verdun9:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 AM8h00La Rochelle, Jean Moulin5:55 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM11h05La Rochelle, Jean Moulin7:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Paris:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Paris costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Paris by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
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