The average train between La Rochelle and Basque Country takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Basque Country. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Basque Country. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Basque Country at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Basque Country? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Basque Country station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
La Rochelle to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between La Rochelle and Basque Country is 369.8 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 6h 54m.