There are 4 ways to get from Bassens to La Rochelle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
3h 29m€37–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 37m€16–25Drive 175.9 km
- Drive from Bassens to La Rochellecar 175.9 km
1h 44m€34–49Train via Mairie de Cenon
- Take the train from Cenon to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
3h 50m€37–62
Bassens to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bassens to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bassens to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bassens to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Cailleau and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Bassens to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bassens Ville and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
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 29m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Bassens to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Bassens to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Bassens to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
The best way to get from Bassens to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 37m.
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelle every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bassens to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Bassens to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle 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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