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How to get fromBasque Country to La Rochelleby bus, train (TGV), car, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711
    6h 15m
    €30–50

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 20m
    €7–52

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train 591A / ...
    7h 32m
    €44–123

  4. Drive 419.2 km

    1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to La Rochellecar car 419.2 km
    4h 2m
    €65–94

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane EAS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    7h 8m
    €83–411

Basque Country to La Rochelle by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and La Rochelle, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 15m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to La Rochelle via Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 7h 32m.

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