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Compare train and bus for Madrid to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Rochelle:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Rochelle costing on average $147 (€122).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
You'll arrive about 4h 41m sooner (4h 14m by flight vs 8h 55m by car) and save roughly $28 (€23) compared to fuel and tolls ($147 (€122) vs $176 (€145)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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.
FlixBus3:55 PM13h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:45 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:55 PM13h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:45 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4004 · 40313:30 PM11h44Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:14 AMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin$581One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM17h06Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:05 PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM17h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:05 PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Rochelle:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Rochelle costing on average $147 (€122).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
- Travel with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Iberia to go to La Rochelle by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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