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

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There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1721
    7h 5m
    €45–70

  2. 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 27m
    €82–143

  3. Drive  518.6 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to La Rochellecar car 518.6 km
    4h 58m
    €99–142

Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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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 twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to La Rochelle via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 10h 27m.

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