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How to get fromBilbao to La Rochelleby bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus via Bordeaux

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    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1093 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    7h 35m
    €39–63

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    8h 47m
    €77–160

  3. Drive 518.6 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to La Rochellecar car 518.6 km
    4h 58m
    €82–118

  4. Fly from Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BIO - LRH
    18h 3m
    €69–274

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus bus
    8h 22m
    €43–81

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    10h 37m
    €72–158

  7. Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus bus
    3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BIQ - LRH
    14h 59m
    €157–447

Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus

Calendar47Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice daily.

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