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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tours to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 194 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£45 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Tours to La Rochelle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tours to La Rochelle:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to La Rochelle costing on average £45.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 13m.
Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to La Rochelle from Tours by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Tours 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, Royan and Poitiers. 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.
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.
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.
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 Tours to La Rochelle.
This is compared to other travel options from Tours to La Rochelle:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to La Rochelle costing on average £45.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 13m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tours and La Rochelle as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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