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Compare train and bus for Poitiers to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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€20 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Poitiers to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to La Rochelle:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to La Rochelle costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poitiers and arrive in La Rochelle station.
- Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to La Rochelle by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF.
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