There are 5 ways to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, 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- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus
9h 30m€43–80Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Albeiz / Albénizbus
- Take the train from Araya to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Re
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus
9h 59m€42–73Train
- Take the train from Salvatierra De Alava to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Re
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
9h 54m€94–187Drive 498.8 km
- Drive from Biaritz to La Rochellecar 498.8 km
4h 54m€79–114Bus, train via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Albeiz / Albénizbus
- Take the train from Araya to Pasajestrain Re
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
11h 48m€82–172
Biaritz to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Biaritz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ordoñana / Erdoñana and arriving at La Rochelle via Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Biaritz and La Rochelle is 553 km. The road distance is 498.8 km.
The best way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Biaritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
The best way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 9h 54m.
Biaritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Donostia / San Sebastián station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biaritz to La Rochelle is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Biaritz to La Rochelle.
What companies run services between Biaritz, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to La Rochelle via Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián - Bus Station, and Bayonne in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Biaritz to La Rochelle via Salvatierra De Alava, San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 9h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Salvatierra De Alava to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Araya to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Araya to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- alavabus@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Albeiz / Albéniz
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://alavabus.eus/es/inicio
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