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 Do02
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711
10h 1m€45–72Bus, 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 Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
11h 30m€18–74Train
- 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 5m€67–155Drive 496.6 km
- Drive from Biaritz to La Rochellecar 496.6 km
4h 56m€77–111Bus, 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 59m€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 €18 - €75 and takes 11h 30m.
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. 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 10h 1m.
The distance between Biaritz and La Rochelle is 555 km. The road distance is 496.6 km.
The best way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 10h 1m 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 10h 1m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 10h 5m.
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 bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to La Rochelle via Vitoria-Gasteiz and San Sebastian / Donostia in around 10h 1m. 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 10h 5m.
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
- €9–16
- 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 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- 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 Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–16
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €2–16
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