There are 5 ways to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
5h 54m€66–141Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Biarritz to La Rochelle377.5 km
4h 35m€25Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 9m€28–56Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 59m€31–56Drive 377.3 km
- Drive from Biarritz to La Rochellecar 377.3 km
3h 39m€60–86
Biarritz to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Biarritz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Mairie de Biarritz L. Barthou and arriving at La Rochelle via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Biarritz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Biarritz and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Biarritz and La Rochelle is 404 km. The road distance is 377.3 km.
The best way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Biarritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayonne station.
Biarritz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Biarritz station.
The best way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Biarritz, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Les Trois Fontaines to La Rochelle Ville via Gare de Biarritz, Biarritz, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- 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 Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 6 31 09 82 47
- contact@euroscoach.com
- Website
- euroscoach.com
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- euroscoach.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Biarritz to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Biarritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Biarritz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biarritz to La Rochelle is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Biarritz to La Rochelle.
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