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 which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 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 59m and costs €80 - €120.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Bilbao to La Rochelle?

The distance between Bilbao and La Rochelle is 518 km. The road distance is 517.6 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 35m and costs €35 - €65.

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

The bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle takes 7h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

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

Bus or fly from Bilbao to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €310 and takes 18h 7m.

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 518 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 2838+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Bilbao to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
7h 35m
€35–65
Drive 517.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to La Rochellecar 517.6 km
4h 59m
€81–117
Fly
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BIO - LRH
18h 7m
€72–302
Bus via Bordeaux
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 34m
€38–80

Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 35mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 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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