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 $16. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

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3h 52m

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from Paris to La Rochelle

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

Our recommendation

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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
07:00PM5h29
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:29AMLa Rochelle, Place De Verdun
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
07:00PM5h29
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:29AMLa Rochelle, Place De Verdun
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI8365
05:19PM2h41
Paris Gare Montparnasse
08:00PMLa Rochelle station
$1111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI8375
09:35AM3h21
Paris Gare Montparnasse
12:56PMLa Rochelle station
$981One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI8375+SNCF TERL15 (448760)
09:35AM5h10
Paris Gare Montparnasse
02:45PMLa Rochelle Porte Dauphine
$1001One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI8363
03:34PM2h43
Paris Gare Montparnasse
06:17PMLa Rochelle station
$1041One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM7h35
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
07:10PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:45AM10h05
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:50PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
$491One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus4035
07:00PM5h29
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:29AMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin
$591One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to La Rochelle is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to La Rochelle costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to La Rochelle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 29m.

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 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 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 TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités to go to La Rochelle by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to La Rochelle by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to La Rochelle with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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.
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