There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Orléans by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Orleanstrain Ter
3h 27m€68–119Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Orléans349.8 km
4h 25m€22Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 5m€30–55Drive 348.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Orléanscar 348.3 km
3h 21m€54–78
La Rochelle to Orléans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Orléans is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Orléans is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station station and arriving at Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Orléans. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Orleans via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Orléans is 354 km. The road distance is 348.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Orléans without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from La Rochelle to Orléans, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Orléans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Orléans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Orléans is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Orléans, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Orleans via St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Orléans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Orléans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Orléans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Orléans is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from La Rochelle to Orléans.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Orléans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.