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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £91 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £91, while a train costs an average of £164.
Distance: 721 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£91 Average Price Cheapest | £164 Average Price | £208 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 2m Average total duration 15h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Strasbourg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Strasbourg:
A coach is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Strasbourg costing on average £164.
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 2m.
Tickets start at around £91 compared to roughly £208 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £118. The journey takes 15h 32m versus 9h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Strasbourg from La Rochelle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Strasbourg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Strasbourg are Colmar, Kehl, Mulhouse, Sélestat and Metz. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Strasbourg on Omio.
Colmar is known for its colourful half-timbered houses, canals and distinctly Alsatian character. Its old centre, wine culture and the Unterlinden Museum give it a strong sense of place.
Kehl is a border town on the Rhine opposite Strasbourg, known for its strong French-German character. Riverside parks and the Passerelle des Deux Rives give it an open, easygoing feel.
Mulhouse is an eastern French city shaped by textile wealth and a strong industrial past. It is best known for major car and rail museums, with painted facades and lively squares adding local character.
Sélestat is an Alsatian town known for its old centre, humanist library and early Christmas tree tradition. With historic churches, half-timbered streets and a calm setting between Strasbourg and Colmar, it feels rooted in the Rhine plain.
Metz is known for its golden-stone streets, Saint-Étienne Cathedral and a heritage shaped by both France and Germany. The compact centre, riverbanks and Centre Pompidou-Metz give the city a calm, cultured feel.
Travel to Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Strasbourg:
A coach is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Strasbourg costing on average £164.
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 2m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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