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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Toulouse
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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 $95.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $132 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 5h 39m versus 4h 8m 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 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 · FlixBus5:10 PM14h00La Rochelle, Jean Moulin7:10 AMToulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM14h00La Rochelle, Jean Moulin7:10 AMToulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
3833 · 46651:35 PM5h04La Rochelle station6:39 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$641One-way1 transfer
Other options
3831 · 46619:32 AM5h05La Rochelle station2:37 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$641One-way1 transfer
3831 · 4661+
L15 (864753)8:36 AM6h01La Rochelle Porte Dauphine2:37 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$661One-way2 transfers
3833 · 4665+
L15 (864757)12:30 PM6h09La Rochelle Porte Dauphine6:39 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$661One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM20h00La Rochelle, Jean Moulin5:40 PMToulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)$811One-way1 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 $95.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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 de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Toulouse by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Toulouse by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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