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4.6Travel 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
D14 (863454)10:27 AM1h35La Rochelle station12:02 PMPoitiers$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- D14 (863454)10:27 AM1h35La Rochelle station12:02 PMPoitiers$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
837410:49 AM1h24La Rochelle station12:13 PMPoitiers$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L14 (863444)6:21 AM1h44La Rochelle station8:05 AMPoitiers$181One-way0 transfers
- L14 (863446)7:11 AM1h49La Rochelle station9:00 AMPoitiers$181One-way0 transfers
- 83781:47 PM1h29La Rochelle station3:16 PMPoitiers$241One-way0 transfers
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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 bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Poitiers:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Poitiers costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Poitiers:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Poitiers costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Poitiers 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 Poitiers by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 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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