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Compare bus and train 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 398 km
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€78 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle to Paris
Travel to Paris 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 La Rochelle to Paris.

There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Paris including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Paris from La Rochelle is by taking a coach, which costs on average €19.
This is compared to other ways of getting from La Rochelle to Paris:
Taking a coach costs less than taking a flight, which costs on average for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €15 less than taking a train, which costs on average €34 for the same trip.
The fastest way from La Rochelle to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 28 min.
There are alternative travel options to Paris that take longer:
Coach takes 7 h 20 min on average.
The La Rochelle to Paris distance is approximately 397 km.
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Paris is:
- Around 9 coaches per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Paris from La Rochelle as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from La Rochelle to Paris:
- Most travellers catch their coach from La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Most travellers take a train from La Rochelle to Paris Gare Montparnasse.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from La Rochelle to Paris:
- You can travel by coach between La Rochelle and Paris with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus La Rochelle to Paris tickets for €19 on Omio.
- You can go to Paris from La Rochelle by train with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités or SNCF (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for €34 with SNCF | TGV INOUI from La Rochelle to Paris on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from La Rochelle to Paris with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 5 direct coaches a day to Paris with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Paris with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3) with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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