How to travel from Paris to La Rochelle

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Compare train and bus for Paris to La Rochelle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

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Driving

$98

Average price

$42

Average price

Cheapest

$158

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 42m

Average total duration

6h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to La Rochelle is a bus with an average price of $42.

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

A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to La Rochelle costing on average $98.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to La Rochelle is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and La Rochelle including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to La Rochelle among Omio's users.

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from Paris to La Rochelle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal
    7:00 PM5h29
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:29 AMLa Rochelle
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    7:00 PM5h29
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:29 AMLa Rochelle
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8377
    12:15 PM2h54
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    3:09 PMLa Rochelle station
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8371
    6:46 AM3h01
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    9:47 AMLa Rochelle station
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8371+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L15 (864758)
    6:46 AM4h31
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    11:17 AMLa Rochelle Porte Dauphine
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8375
    9:25 AM3h02
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    12:27 PMLa Rochelle station
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    7:00 PM5h29
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:29 AMLa Rochelle
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus54027
    8:00 AM7h00
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:00 PMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM7h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:15 PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Paris to La Rochelle

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to La Rochelle, 88,19% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to La Rochelle and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to La Rochelle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Paris and La Rochelle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to La Rochelle is a bus with an average price of $42.

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

A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to La Rochelle costing on average $98.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to La Rochelle is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 12m.

The distance from Paris to La Rochelle is approximately 247 miles (398 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to La Rochelle is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to La Rochelle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in La Rochelle station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to La Rochelle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to La Rochelle by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to La Rochelle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to La Rochelle with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Paris to La Rochelle often also extend their vacation to go to Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Marseille, Porto. 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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