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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 CHF30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 CHF30, while a bus costs an average of CHF43.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF30 Average price Cheapest | CHF43 Average price | CHF31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m 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 |
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 train is CHF12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers costing on average CHF43.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around CHF30 compared to roughly CHF31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF0.79. The journey takes 1h 40m 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.
FlixBus9:55 AM2h30La Rochelle, Jean Moulin12:25 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)CHF61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:55 AM2h30La Rochelle, Jean Moulin12:25 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)CHF61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
83886:32 PM1h19La Rochelle station7:51 PMPoitiersCHF321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 83929:09 PM1h26La Rochelle station10:35 PMPoitiersCHF271One-way0 transfers
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L15 (864769)8:18 PM2h17La Rochelle Porte Dauphine10:35 PMPoitiersCHF281One-way1 transfer - D14 (863482)4:29 PM1h26La Rochelle station5:55 PMPoitiersCHF311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Poitiers:
A train is CHF12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers costing on average CHF43.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 13 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Poitiers by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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