There are 3 ways to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle by train (Renfe, TGV), 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 Salvatierra De Alava to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Re
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
9h 12m€100–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus A/3714 / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
10h 5m€43–80Drive 498.8 km
- Drive from Biaritz to La Rochellecar 498.8 km
4h 54m€80–116
Biaritz to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 5m.
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 Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
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 Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Biaritz and La Rochelle is 558 km. The road distance is 498.8 km.
The best way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €100 - €200.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Biaritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, 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 train which takes 9h 12m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Biaritz, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Biaritz to La Rochelle Ville via Salvatierra De Alava, San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to La Rochelle via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bilbao Intermodal, and Bilbao in around 10h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Salvatierra De Alava to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- 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 St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.autobuseslaunion.com/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Biaritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Biaritz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia 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.
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