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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to Poitiers
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Poitiers:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Poitiers
How to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:55 AM 2h30 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 12:25 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:55 AM 2h30 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 12:25 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
83947:25 PM 1h24 La Rochelle station 8:49 PM Poitiers $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 8378
1:47 PM 1h29 La Rochelle station 3:16 PM Poitiers $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - 8394+F15 (864013)
7:10 PM 1h39 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine 8:49 PM Poitiers $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - L14 (863464)
5:12 PM 1h39 La Rochelle station 6:51 PM Poitiers $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Poitiers:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Poitiers 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 Poitiers.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Poitiers by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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