How to travel from Niort to La Rochelle

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Compare bus and train for Niort to La Rochelle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Niort to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 34 miles (56 km)

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Driving

€9

Average price

€6

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Cheapest

€11

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

43m

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30m

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1h 24m

Average total duration

54m

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30m

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56m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Niort to La Rochelle is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Niort to La Rochelle:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niort to La Rochelle costing on average €9.

The fastest way to travel from Niort to La Rochelle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Niort and La Rochelle including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Niort to La Rochelle among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (43m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€9 vs €11). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Niort to La Rochelle

How to get from Niort to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Niort to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    4:20 PM0h55
    Niort
    5:15 PMLa Rochelle
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:20 PM0h55
    Niort
    5:15 PMLa Rochelle
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:20 PM0h55
    Niort
    5:15 PMLa Rochelle
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    4:05 PM1h05
    Niort
    5:10 PMLa Rochelle
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    5:50 PM5h39
    Niort
    11:29 PMLa Rochelle
    351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Niort to La Rochelle

Travel to La Rochelle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Niort to La Rochelle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Niort and La Rochelle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Niort to La Rochelle is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Niort to La Rochelle:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niort to La Rochelle costing on average €9.

The fastest way to travel from Niort to La Rochelle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 24m.

The distance from Niort to La Rochelle is approximately 34 miles (56 km).
The average frequency per day from Niort to La Rochelle is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Niort and La Rochelle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Niort to La Rochelle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Niort station and arrive in La Rochelle station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Niort, Route de la Rochelle and arrive in La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Niort to La Rochelle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime to go to La Rochelle by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to La Rochelle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Niort to La Rochelle with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime.
  • 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Niort to La Rochelle often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Rochelle and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in La Rochelle to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit, spending 2 to 3 days in La Rochelle allows you to explore its historic old town, visit the iconic towers, enjoy the local cuisine, and take a day trip to nearby Île de Ré.

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