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Compare bus and train for La Rochelle to Royan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Royan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Royan:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Royan costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Royan take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 59m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.53 (€-12.74). The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 4m 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 Royan
How to get from La Rochelle to Royan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Royan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3833+L16 (864546)1:35 PM3h03La Rochelle station4:38 PMRoyan station$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3833+L16 (864546)1:35 PM3h03La Rochelle station4:38 PMRoyan station$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 3837+L16 (864558)7:43 PM1h35La Rochelle station9:18 PMRoyan station$261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3835+L17 (864475)5:50 PM1h39La Rochelle station7:29 PMRoyan station$281One-way1 transfer
- F15 (864013)+3837+L16 (864558)7:10 PM2h08La Rochelle Porte Dauphine9:18 PMRoyan station$281One-way2 transfers
- D15 (864807) · L16 (448540)11:28 AM1h42La Rochelle station1:10 PMRoyan station$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Royan:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Royan costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Royan take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Royan as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Royan station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin and arrive in Royan, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Royan by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Royan by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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