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Compare train and bus for Rennes to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $135.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to La Rochelle:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to La Rochelle costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $61 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 3h 41m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Rennes to La Rochelle
How to get from Rennes to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rennes to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:35 AM3h35Rennes, Gare Routière11:10 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:35 AM3h35Rennes, Gare Routière11:10 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:40 PM3h25Rennes, Gare Routière12:05 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
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8566554:05 PM3h34Rennes station7:39 PMLa Rochelle station$651One-way2 transfers- 858361+38373:31 PM4h08Rennes station7:39 PMLa Rochelle station$651One-way1 transfer
- 858355+38351:35 PM4h11Rennes station5:46 PMLa Rochelle station$651One-way1 transfer
510285:05 PM4h20Rennes, Gare Routière9:25 PMLa Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to La Rochelle:
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to La Rochelle costing on average $135 (€111).
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in La Rochelle station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to La Rochelle by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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