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Compare train and bus for Madrid to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to La Rochelle
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to La Rochelle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Rochelle:
A bus is $55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Rochelle costing on average $125.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $101. The journey takes 12h 52m versus 8h 55m 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 Madrid to La Rochelle
How to get from Madrid to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM 14h05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:55 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:50 PM 14h05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:55 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:50 PM 14h05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:55 AM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
8:50 PM 22h25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 7:15 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin $77 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Rochelle:
A bus is $55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Rochelle costing on average $125.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport.
- Travel with Air France, Iberia, Volotea to go to La Rochelle by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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