4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Poitiers to La Rochelle
Compare the available ways to get from Poitiers to La Rochelle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to La Rochelle:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to La Rochelle costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Poitiers to La Rochelle
How to get from Poitiers to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus
4:55 PM 2h20 Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) 7:15 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:55 PM 2h20 Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) 7:15 PM La Rochelle, Jean Moulin $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
83791:55 PM 1h22 Poitiers 3:17 PM La Rochelle station $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 8391
7:49 PM 1h32 Poitiers 9:21 PM La Rochelle station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - 8395
9:48 PM 1h40 Poitiers 11:28 PM La Rochelle station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - 8375
10:53 AM 1h33 Poitiers 12:26 PM La Rochelle station $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
3160 · 403510:25 AM 14h04 Poitiers, Railway Station 12:29 AM La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin $215 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Poitiers 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 Poitiers to La Rochelle.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to La Rochelle:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to La Rochelle costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and La Rochelle as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Bus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to La Rochelle by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Travelling from Poitiers to La Rochelle: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
