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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £79, while a train costs an average of £155.
Distance: 721 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£155 Average Price | £79 Average Price Cheapest | £208 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 16m Average total duration 14h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to La Rochelle:
A coach is £76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle costing on average £155.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 16m.
The journey is about 3h 57m faster (5h 4m by train vs 9h 1m by car) and roughly £54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£155 vs £208). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to La Rochelle from Strasbourg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Strasbourg to La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle are Rochefort, Saintes, Niort, Poitiers and Royan. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from La Rochelle on Omio.
Rochefort is a historic Atlantic port known for its naval past and the Corderie Royale. Its riverside setting and maritime museums give the town a calm, practical character.
Saintes is a riverside city in Charente-Maritime known for its Roman remains and Romanesque churches. The Arch of Germanicus, old stone streets and the Charente give it a calm, historic character.
Niort is best known for its twin-towered medieval Donjon and its place beside the Marais poitevin. The old centre, market halls and Sèvre Niortaise give the town a steady, practical character.
Poitiers is known for its Romanesque churches, medieval streets and lively student atmosphere. The old centre feels historic yet lived-in, with café culture and nearby Futuroscope adding a modern contrast.
Royan is a seaside town on France’s Atlantic coast, known for sandy beaches and distinctive post-war modernist architecture. Its setting on the Gironde estuary, with promenades, villas and a busy marina, gives it a relaxed resort feel.
Travel to La Rochelle 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 Strasbourg to La Rochelle.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to La Rochelle:
A coach is £76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle costing on average £155.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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