How to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle

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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to La Rochelle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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: 154 km

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€25

Average price

€13

Average price

Cheapest

3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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30m

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2h 54m

Average total duration

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2h 24m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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SNCF | Intercités

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from Bordeaux to La Rochelle

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM2h40
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    6:35 PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM2h40
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    6:35 PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 AM2h05
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    4:55 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    €141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités3852
    7:54 AM2h21
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    10:15 AMLa Rochelle station
    €311One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités3852+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L15 (864758)
    7:54 AM3h23
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    11:17 AMLa Rochelle Porte Dauphine
    €331One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités3858
    6:06 PM2h18
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    8:24 PMLa Rochelle station
    €331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 AM2h10
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    7:30 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    €131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 AM2h35
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    10:25 AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    €131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 PM2h45
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    5:05 PMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    €131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux to La Rochelle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bordeaux and La Rochelle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is a bus with an average price of €13.

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

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to La Rochelle costing on average €25.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 35m.

The Bordeaux to La Rochelle distance is approximately 154 km.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to La Rochelle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in La Rochelle station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to La Rochelle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to La Rochelle by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa to go to La Rochelle by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to La Rochelle with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, 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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