There are 5 ways to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1158
8h 59m€41–69Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 19m€33–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 2m€73–181Drive 522.5 km
- Drive from Barakaldo to La Rochellecar 522.5 km
5h 3m€83–120Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
11h 42m€67–172
Barakaldo to La Rochelle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Barakaldo to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Av Altos Hornos and arriving at La Rochelle via Bilbao Intermodal and San Sebastian / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Barakaldo to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Barakaldo and arriving at La Rochelle via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Barakaldo and La Rochelle is 529 km. The road distance is 522.5 km.
The best way to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Barakaldo to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Barakaldo to La Rochelle train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Barakaldo, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Av Altos Hornos to La Rochelle via Basurto Ospitalea/Hospital Basurto, Bilbao Intermodal, and San Sebastian / Donostia in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Barakaldo to La Rochelle via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 11h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–75
- 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 Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Barakaldo to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Barakaldo to La Rochelle train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barakaldo to La Rochelle is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Barakaldo to La Rochelle.
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