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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus Do01 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 4m
    €40–72

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    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
    9h 26m
    €72–185

  3. Drive 515.4 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to La Rochellecar car 515.4 km
    5h 2m
    €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
    17h 23m
    €82–322

  5. Bus via Irun

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus Do01 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Irun to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1158
    8h 58m
    €40–71

  6. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BIQ - LRH
    15h 4m
    €140–569

Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to La Rochelle - Bus Station via San Sebastián - Bus Station in around 8h 4m. 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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