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 €50 - €110 and takes 11h.

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 station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

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 18m.

How far is it from Barcelona to La Rochelle?

The distance between Barcelona and La Rochelle is 847 km. The road distance is 737.5 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 18m and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m 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 18m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €380 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Barcelona to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Barcelona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - 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 737 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m 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?

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1906+ 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 18m
€123–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136
11h
€50–107
Drive 737.5 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to La Rochellecar 737.5 km
7h 44m
€116–168
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 9m
€92–375
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 11m
€100–215
Bus via Toulouse Airport (TLS)
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 41m
€152–222
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
€63–242
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
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
€56–227

Barcelona to La Rochelle by train

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Distance: 846.7 km
Duration: 10h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to La Rochelle via Perpignan in around 11h.

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