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Compare train and bus for Rochefort to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochefort to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 50, while a train costs an average of NOK 88.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 88 Average price | NOK 50 Average price Cheapest | NOK 61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Rochefort to La Rochelle
Compare the available ways to get from Rochefort to La Rochelle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rochefort to La Rochelle:
A bus is NOK 38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochefort to La Rochelle costing on average NOK 88.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (29m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 88 compared to roughly NOK 61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rochefort to La Rochelle
How to get from Rochefort to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rochefort to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:00 PM 0h30 Rochefort 1:30 PM La Rochelle NOK 34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

1:00 PM 0h30 Rochefort 1:30 PM La Rochelle NOK 34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:00 PM 0h30 Rochefort 1:30 PM La Rochelle NOK 34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochefort to La Rochelle:
A bus is NOK 38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochefort to La Rochelle costing on average NOK 88.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochefort and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochefort station and arrive in La Rochelle station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rochefort, Rue Maurice Mallet and arrive in La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to La Rochelle by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
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