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What is the best way to travel from Poitiers to La Rochelle?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool and Buses to La Rochelle from Poitiers. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 25m
£5
£5
1
Car
1h 20m
£9
£11
7

What is the cheapest way to reach La Rochelle from Poitiers?

You can reach La Rochelle with just £5 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £5
Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
Friday
from £5
Saturday
Sunday
Monday

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Poitiers
    Coach Station
    16:55
    La Rochelle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    • Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    13:30
    Poitiers
    14:50
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Poitiers
    Coach Station
    16:55
    La Rochelle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Poitiers
    14:30
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    21:20
    Poitiers
    23:10
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Poitiers
    Coach Station
    16:55
    La Rochelle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    13:50
    Poitiers
    15:30
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    18:20
    Poitiers
    19:50
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Poitiers
    10:40
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Poitiers
    18:00
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    19:00
    Poitiers
    20:30
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

What are the fastest trips from Poitiers to La Rochelle?

You can get to La Rochelle from Poitiers in just 1h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 1h 20m
Wednesday
from 1h 30m
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 30m
Saturday
Sunday
Monday

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    13:30
    Poitiers
    14:50
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Poitiers
    Coach Station
    16:55
    La Rochelle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Poitiers
    14:30
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    21:20
    Poitiers
    23:10
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12

    • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Poitiers
    Coach Station
    16:55
    La Rochelle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    18:20
    Poitiers
    19:50
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    19:00
    Poitiers
    20:30
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    13:50
    Poitiers
    15:30
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Poitiers
    10:40
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Poitiers
    18:00
    La Rochelle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Poitiers
    Coach Station
    16:55
    La Rochelle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Poitiers to La Rochelle

What are the most popular stations in Poitiers and La Rochelle?

In Poitiers, you will usually depart from Coach Station, Rue Jean Bouchet or Central Station, while in La Rochelle you will be arriving at Coach Station, Central Bus Station or Place de Verdun Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to La Rochelle from Poitiers? With 3 connections between 2 Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Poitiers and La Rochelle, you can pay as low as £5 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to La Rochelle in just 1h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Poitiers and La Rochelle are BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Poitiers and La Rochelle is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Poitiers–Biard Airport or to La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport, and look at flights from Poitiers–Biard Airport, and landing at La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Poitiers to La Rochelle?

The most popular companies between Poitiers and La Rochelle, are BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

All you need to know when you travel from Poitiers to La Rochelle

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Poitiers to La Rochelle. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Poitiers to La Rochelle

How can I reach La Rochelle from Poitiers?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to La Rochelle from Poitiers.

How far is La Rochelle from Poitiers?

The distance between Poitiers and La Rochelle is 123.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Poitiers and La Rochelle?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 21 kgs, and a flight 30 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Poitiers to La Rochelle?

You can get to La Rochelle with just £5 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Poitiers to La Rochelle?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to La Rochelle in just 1h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Poitiers and to La Rochelle

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Poitiers and to La Rochelle. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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