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 via Bordeaux which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 15m.

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 17m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

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 Ville via Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

The distance between Barcelona and La Rochelle is 847 km. The road distance is 738.3 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 31m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m 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 FlixBus, depart from Barcelona 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 31m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Barcelona to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Barcelona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux 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 738 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Barcelona to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Barcelona to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Barcelona to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2424+ 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, train, car, or plane

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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
10h 31m
€131–253
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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 4m
€59–236
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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
11h 59m
€105–189
Drive 738.3 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to La Rochellecar 738.3 km
7h 46m
€121–175
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 17m
€63–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 1621 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
12h 5m
€72–108
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 15m
€61–100
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 29m
€94–236

Barcelona to La Rochelle by train

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10h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 846.8 km
Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to La Rochelle Ville via Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 12h 5m.

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