There are 4 ways to get from Bassens to La Rochelle by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 24m€32–63Line 31 bus, bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Cailleau to Gare Saint-Jeanbus 31
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 49m€14–22Line 31 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cailleau to Mecabus 31
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
3h 38m€16–24Drive 175.9 km
- Drive from Bassens to La Rochellecar 175.9 km
1h 44m€28–41
Bassens to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bassens to La Rochelle is to line 31 bus and bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Bassens to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bassens to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cailleau and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Bassens to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bassens Ville and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Bassens and La Rochelle is 203 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Bassens to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Bassens to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Bassens to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Tbm, depart from Cailleau station.
Bassens to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bassens to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can line 31 bus and bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Bassens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and La Rochelle, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville hourly. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cailleau to La Rochelle via Meca and Bordeaux in around 3h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- Tbm
Bus from Cailleau to Meca
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
Bus from Cailleau to Gare Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
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Booking & Getting There
Bassens to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Tbm, arrive at Meca station.
Bassens to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bassens to La Rochelle is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Bassens to La Rochelle.
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