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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
6h 42m€43–110Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- 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
7h 36m€13–70Bus
- Take the bus from Biarritz to La Rochellebus FlixBus 711 / ...
7h 1m€16–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Biarritz to La Rochelle374.4 km
4h 35m€25Drive 373.9 km
- Drive from Biarritz to La Rochellecar 373.9 km
3h 40m€58–84
Biarritz to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Biarritz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Foch and arriving at La Rochelle via Biarritz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Biarritz and La Rochelle is 404 km. The road distance is 373.9 km.
The best way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Biarritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Biarritz station.
The best way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 7h 1m.
Biarritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biarritz to La Rochelle is 374 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Biarritz to La Rochelle.
What companies run services between Biarritz, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Les Trois Fontaines to La Rochelle via Gare de Biarritz, Biarritz, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Biarritz to La Rochelle once daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–75
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 Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Biarritz to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- 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
- €5–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- 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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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.




























