What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at La Rochelle via Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

The distance between Barcelona and La Rochelle is 847 km. The road distance is 735.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs €110 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to La Rochelle bus from?

Barcelona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to La Rochelle train from?

Barcelona to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €340 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Barcelona to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Barcelona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Barcelona to La Rochelle train arrive?

Barcelona to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Narbonne station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to La Rochelle is 735 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Barcelona to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Barcelona to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to La Rochelle by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 15m
€116–306
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BCN - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 53m
€59–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 45m
€62–88
Drive 735.3 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to La Rochellecar 735.3 km
7h 47m
€115–165
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BCN - LRH
8h 39m
€105–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
12h
€102–208
Bus via Pas de la Casa
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Diagonal to Pas de la Casa Carrer de les Abelletesbus
2. Take the bus from Pas de la Casa Carrer de les Abelletes to Toulouse Blagnac Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus 701
16h 44m
€123–163
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BCN - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 22m
€66–192

Barcelona to La Rochelle by train

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10h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 846.7 km
Duration: 10h 15m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to La Rochelle via Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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