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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to La Rochelle:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to La Rochelle costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to La Rochelle
How to get from Paris to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus11:30 AM7h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:15 PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:30 AM7h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:15 PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
83655:19 PM2h41Paris Gare Montparnasse8:00 PMLa Rochelle station$1041One-way0 transfers
Other options
83716:46 AM3h01Paris Gare Montparnasse9:47 AMLa Rochelle station$821One-way0 transfers
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L15 (864758)6:46 AM4h31Paris Gare Montparnasse11:17 AMLa Rochelle Porte Dauphine$841One-way1 transfer
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383512:34 PM5h12Paris Gare Montparnasse5:46 PMLa Rochelle station$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:55 PM8h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:55 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$401One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 PM5h29Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:29 AMLa Rochelle, Place De Verdun$441One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 PM5h29Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:29 AMLa Rochelle, Place De Verdun$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to La Rochelle:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to La Rochelle costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 11 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
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