How far is it from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle?

The distance between Arcachon Bay and La Rochelle is 258 km.

How do I travel from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle without a car is to travel and ferry and train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 5h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1999+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle by unknown, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, ferry, train, bus via Bordeaux
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1. Walk from Arcachon Bay to Jetée Bélisaireunknown
2. Take the ferry from Jetée Bélisaire to Jetée Thiersferry
3. Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
5h 29m
Travel, ferry, train
1. Walk from Arcachon Bay to Jetée Bélisaireunknown
2. Take the ferry from Jetée Bélisaire to Jetée Thiersferry
3. Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
5h 32m
Travel, ferry, train, bus
1. Walk from Arcachon Bay to Jetée Bélisaireunknown
2. Take the ferry from Jetée Bélisaire to Jetée Thiersferry
3. Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
6h 17m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 257.7 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Arcachon Bay, France and La Rochelle, France?

There is no direct connection from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle. However, you can travel to Jetée Bélisaire, take the ferry to Jetée Thiers, walk to Arcachon, take the train to Bordeaux St Jean, walk to Bordeaux, then take the bus to La Rochelle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arcachon Bay to La Rochelle via Jetée Bélisaire, Jetée Thiers, Arcachon, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 5h 32m.

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