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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 398 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€57 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from La Rochelle to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 AM7h45La Rochelle, Jean Moulin5:40 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal3:15 AM6h15La Rochelle, Place De Verdun9:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
83645:00 PM2h40La Rochelle station7:40 PMParis Gare Montparnasse€1111One-way0 transfers
Other options
83947:25 PM2h57La Rochelle station10:22 PMParis Gare Montparnasse€621One-way0 transfers
83628:48 AM2h54La Rochelle station11:42 AMParis Gare Montparnasse€851One-way0 transfers
837410:49 AM2h59La Rochelle station1:48 PMParis Gare Montparnasse€851One-way0 transfers
Normal3:15 AM6h15La Rochelle, Place De Verdun9:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€211One-way0 transfers
40313:15 AM6h15La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin9:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€301One-way0 transfers
3:15 AM6h15La Rochelle, Gare routière9:30 AMParis€321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Paris:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Paris costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Paris as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Paris Gare Montparnasse.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF.
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