There are 6 ways to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, plane, 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 Bayonne to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 9m€28–56Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Biarritz to La Rochelle377.5 km
4h 35m€25Train
- Take the train from Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h 12m€61–136Fly
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BIQ - LRH
12h 10m€143–353Bus 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 44m€31–56Drive 377.3 km
- Drive from Biarritz to La Rochellecar 377.3 km
3h 39m€59–85
Biarritz to La Rochelle by bus and foot
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 - €85.
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 6h 12m.
The distance between Biarritz and La Rochelle is 373 km. The road distance is 377.3 km.
The best way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €28 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Biarritz, France and La Rochelle, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Trois Fontaines to La Rochelle Ville via Gare de Biarritz, Biarritz, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 12m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–270
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Biarritz to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Biarritz and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.