There are 3 ways to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle by bus, train (Renfe, 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- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus Do02
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
9h 31m€43–76Train
- Take the train from Salvatierra De Alava to Pasajestrain Re
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
9h 36m€100–171Drive 498.8 km
- Drive from Biaritz to La Rochellecar 498.8 km
4h 54m€81–117
Biaritz to La Rochelle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €80 - €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 and San Sebastian / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Biaritz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Salvatierra De Alava and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Pasaia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Biaritz and La Rochelle is 552 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 31m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Biaritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Biaritz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Salvatierra De Alava station.
The best way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 9h 36m.
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 and San Sebastian / Donostia in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Biaritz to La Rochelle Ville via Salvatierra De Alava, Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Salvatierra De Alava to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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Booking & Getting There
Biaritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Donostia / San Sebastián station.
Biaritz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Pasajes 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.
There are 2468+ hotels available in La Rochelle.