There are 5 ways to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, 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.
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 3m€67–156Bus
cheapest- 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 - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
10h 58m€36–86Drive 496.6 km
- Drive from Biaritz to La Rochellecar 496.6 km
4h 56m€77–112Bus, train
- 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 Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
11h 44m€42–64Bus, train via Irun
- 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 57m€56–141
Biaritz to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Biaritz to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Ordoñana / Erdoñana and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Biaritz and La Rochelle is 558 km. The road distance is 496.6 km.
The best way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €65 - €160.
It takes approximately 10h 3m 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 train which takes 10h 3m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 58m.
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 497 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Biaritz to La Rochelle.
What companies run services between Biaritz, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
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 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián - Bus Station, and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 10h 58m.
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
- €9–17
- 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
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Araya to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- 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
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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
- €26–50
- 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
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–9
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Online ticket
- €1–9
- 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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