Find coaches from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle

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Next departures from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle on 2 November
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BlaBlaCar Bus
Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
La RochelleCheapestFastest

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Get from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle

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The journey takes about 20 hours, and with fares starting at just US$84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
20hAverage duration
437 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$84
Average bus trip duration20h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:30
Distance437 km

Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Saint-Étienne - La Rochelle

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle cost?

    The bus ticket price from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle starts at US$84. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle?

    The average travel time between Saint-Étienne and La Rochelle is around 20h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h. This is the time it takes to travel the 439 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Saint-Étienne and La Rochelle?

    The number of buses from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle?

    When taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle, you can travel comfortably and safely with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle?

    Buses travelling between Saint-Étienne and La Rochelle leave from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux or Saint Etienne - Arrêt de Autobus and arrive at Gare routière de La Rochelle, La Rochelle (Gare routière), Avenue Jean Moulin.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle was searched and found on 02 Nov 2025 with a price of US$78

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$78 to US$78 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$78, which is on 2025-11-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Saint-Étienne and La Rochelle!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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