How to get from Paris to La Rochelle
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to La Rochelle. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 29m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 399 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
399 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €185Checked Sep 5 | 5h 29m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €51Reading date not recorded | 5h 57m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 29mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€185Checked Sep 55h 29m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€51Reading date not recorded5h 57m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 29m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to La Rochelle: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → La Rochellebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·5h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to La Rochelle
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:25 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 01:25 | 23:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | 00:20 | 23:55 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusParis-La Rochelle, Nantes-La RochelleBook →
SNCFParis-NantesBook →
FlixBusNantes-La RochelleBook →
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Nantes AtlantiqueSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to La Rochelle works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Paris to La Rochelle, about 5h 29m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to La Rochelle: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to La Rochelle?
The most useful route takes about 5h 29m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is La Rochelle from Paris?
About 399 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to La Rochelle cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to La Rochelle?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus, Air France.
Can you get from Paris to La Rochelle without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to La Rochelle?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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