What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Bilbao to La Rochelle?

The distance between Bilbao and La Rochelle is 518 km. The road distance is 518.6 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €40 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle?

The bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to La Rochelle bus from?

Bilbao to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where does the Bilbao to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Bilbao to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to La Rochelle is 519 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Bilbao to La Rochelle.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to La Rochelle?

Book your Bilbao to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2466+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Bilbao to La Rochelle - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 5m
€40–65
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 35m
€33–63
Drive 518.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to La Rochellecar 518.6 km
4h 58m
€85–122

Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and La Rochelle, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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