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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Toulouse
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to Toulouse
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Toulouse, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Toulouse:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Toulouse costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $129 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83. The journey takes 6h 6m versus 4h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Toulouse
How to get from La Rochelle to Toulouse by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Toulouse is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:10 AM 7h00 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 7:10 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:10 AM 7h00 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 7:10 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
510289:30 PM 5h15 La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin 2:45 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $94 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
D15 (864805) · D44 (866823)+
8718713:28 PM 6h11 La Rochelle station 9:39 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau $82 1 One-way 2 transfers- D14 (863482)+
5454 · 85194:29 PM 6h23 La Rochelle station 10:52 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau $189 1 One-way 2 transfers - 8364+
37515:00 PM 13h44 La Rochelle station 6:44 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau $260 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:55 AM 8h00 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 5:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus
2:35 PM 6h10 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 8:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $77 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15 AM 7h55 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 7:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $88 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Toulouse:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Toulouse costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Toulouse as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Toulouse Blagnac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau).
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Toulouse by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Toulouse by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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