The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paris to La Rochelle
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Paris to La Rochelle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to La Rochelle will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 7 buses that leave Paris for La Rochelle every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 398 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. 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 coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 398 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£34 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to La Rochelle bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:20 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h25 | 04:45 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h50 | 07:15 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
FlixBus | 10:50 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h25 | 18:15 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to La Rochelle
Distance 398 km |
Average bus duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Paris to La RochelleYou can travel by bus between Paris to La Rochelle with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Paris to La Rochelle coach

When departing from Paris, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle. When arriving in La Rochelle, you can end your trip in coach stations like La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin and La Rochelle, Jean Moulin.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris and La Rochelle
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot Parisien (0.2 km)
- Brasserie Roissy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 350, 351, 93 Train: RER B
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