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La Rochelle to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Bilbao takes 11h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 50m
Duration
552 km
Distance
€106
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
9h 46m
€73–159

La Rochelle to Bilbao train times

Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 11h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 552.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 9h 46m.

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