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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Rochefort
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Rochefort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€8 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to Rochefort
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Rochefort, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Rochefort:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Rochefort costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Rochefort take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (29m by train vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Rochefort
How to get from La Rochelle to Rochefort by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Rochefort is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
38355:50 PM 0h20 La Rochelle station 6:10 PM Rochefort station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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38355:50 PM 0h20 La Rochelle station 6:10 PM Rochefort station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
38355:50 PM 0h20 La Rochelle station 6:10 PM Rochefort station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
38319:32 AM 0h22 La Rochelle station 9:54 AM Rochefort station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
D15 (864811)4:27 PM 0h21 La Rochelle station 4:48 PM Rochefort station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
L15 (864763)6:56 PM 0h27 La Rochelle station 7:23 PM Rochefort station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Rochefort:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Rochefort costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Rochefort take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Rochefort 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 Rochefort station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin and arrive in Rochefort, Rue Maurice Mallet.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rochefort by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Rochefort by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
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