How to travel from La Rochelle to Poitiers

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Compare bus and train 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 $19.

Distance: 76 miles (123 km)

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$24

Average price

$8

Average price

Cheapest

2h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

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30m

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2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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TGV INOUI

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from La Rochelle to Poitiers

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM2h25
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
12:20PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM2h25
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
12:20PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI8374
10:49AM1h24
La Rochelle station
12:13PMPoitiers
$251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TERL14 (863464)
05:12PM1h39
La Rochelle station
06:51PMPoitiers
$191One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TERL14 (863466)
05:40PM1h46
La Rochelle station
07:26PMPoitiers
$191One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TERD14 (863454)
10:27AM1h35
La Rochelle station
12:02PMPoitiers
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle to Poitiers

Travel to Poitiers 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 Poitiers.

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There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Poitiers including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Poitiers is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Poitiers costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from La Rochelle to Poitiers is approximately 76 miles (123 km).
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Poitiers is:
  • Around 10 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Rochelle to Poitiers:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Rochelle to Poitiers, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Poitiers by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Poitiers by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from La Rochelle to Poitiers with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from La Rochelle to Poitiers often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, London, Bordeaux, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poitiers and these popular destinations at a great price.
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