There are 4 ways to get from Orléans to La Rochelle 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 Orleans to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 14m€69–117Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Orléans to La Rochelle349.8 km
4h 25m€22Bus
- Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 10m€30–55Drive 349.3 km
- Drive from Orléans to La Rochellecar 349.3 km
3h 22m€55–79
Orléans to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orléans to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Orléans to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €50 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Orléans to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Orleans and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Orléans and La Rochelle is 358 km. The road distance is 349.3 km.
The best way to get from Orléans to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Orléans to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Orléans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop station.
Orléans to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orleans station.
The best way to get from Orléans to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Orléans, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Orleans to La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
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 Orleans to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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 Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Orléans to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Orléans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Orléans to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orléans to La Rochelle is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Orléans to La Rochelle.
Book your Orléans to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Orléans to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3178+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Orléans and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.