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Compare train and bus for Paris to La Rochelle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 398 km
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€68 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m 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 Paris to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to La Rochelle:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to La Rochelle costing on average €39.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in La Rochelle station.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to La Rochelle by bus.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités to go to La Rochelle by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
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