What is the cheapest way to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Sebastián - Bus Station station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Basque Country and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at La Rochelle via Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Basque Country to La Rochelle?

The distance between Basque Country and La Rochelle is 419 km. The road distance is 419.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs €29 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle?

The bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station takes 5h 44m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to La Rochelle bus from?

Basque Country to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from San Sebastián - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to La Rochelle train from?

Basque Country to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.

Train or bus from Basque Country to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs €29 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Basque Country to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Basque Country to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Basque Country to La Rochelle train arrive?

Basque Country to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Basque Country to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to La Rochelle is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Basque Country to La Rochelle.

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2808+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Basque Country to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Basque Country to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 44m
€29–55
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
7h 35m
€67–158
Drive 419.2 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to La Rochellecar 419.2 km
4h 2m
€66–95
Fly, train
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EAS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 11m
€115–427

Basque Country to La Rochelle by bus

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 418.7 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 5h 44m. FlixBus also services this route 6 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 35m.

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