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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 154 km

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€27

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€14

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3h 26m

Average total duration

2h 56m

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30m

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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SNCF TER

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from Bordeaux to La Rochelle

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

Our recommendation

train

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

SNCF Intercités3854
09:04AM2h30
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
11:34AMLa Rochelle station
201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:30AM2h15
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
05:45AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:30AM2h15
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
05:45AMLa Rochelle, Jean Moulin
81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF Intercités3858
06:06PM2h18
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
08:24PMLa Rochelle station
221One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités3858+SNCF TERL15 (864770)
06:06PM3h12
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
09:18PMLa Rochelle Porte Dauphine
231One-way
1 transfer
SNCF TERD15 (864808)
04:54PM2h30
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
07:24PMLa Rochelle station
381One-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.

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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 €7.

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

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to La Rochelle costing on average €11.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

The Bordeaux to La Rochelle distance is approximately 154 km.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains 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, SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to La Rochelle by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar 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, SNCF Intercités, SNCF.
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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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