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 via Bordeaux which costs €9 - €100 and takes 7h 10m.

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 3h 58m and costs €65 - €95.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Sebastian / Donostia and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

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 34m.

How far is it from Basque Country to La Rochelle?

The distance between Basque Country and La Rochelle is 418 km. The road distance is 418 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 6h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

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

The bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Basque Country to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia 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 6h 15m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Basque Country to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Basque Country to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle 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 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 2383+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

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

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 Sebastian / Donostia to La RochelleFlixBus N1721 / ...
6h 15m
€30–50
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 10m
€9–96
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle591A / ...
7h 34m
€44–123
Drive 418 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to La Rochelle418 km
3h 58m
€65–94

Basque Country to La Rochelle by bus

9Weekly Buses

6h 15mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.4 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to La Rochelle via Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 7h 34m.

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