There are 5 ways to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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Bus, train
best- 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
9h 51m€81–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 19m€33–74Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus N746 / ...
10h 4m€34–62Drive 522.5 km
- Drive from Barakaldo to La Rochellecar 522.5 km
5h 3m€82–119Train
- 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 8m€74–167
Barakaldo to La Rochelle by train, 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 4m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Av Altos Hornos and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bilbao and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
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 8m.
The distance between Barakaldo and La Rochelle is 557 km. The road distance is 522.5 km.
The best way to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 51m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Barakaldo to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Barakaldo to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao 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 via Bordeaux which takes 10h 4m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Barakaldo, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Desertu-Barakaldo to La Rochelle via San Mamés, Bilbao, and Bordeaux in around 10h 4m. 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 8m.
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–70
- 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
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- 1st Class
- €65–85
- 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 Bilbao to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Barakaldo to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop 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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