There are 4 ways to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 14m€14–28Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to La Rochelle185.6 km
2h 23m€11–12Train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
2h 19m€30–65Drive 185.5 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to La Rochellecar 185.5 km
1h 50m€29–42
Bordeaux to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €11 - €12 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at La Rochelle Ville. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Bordeaux and La Rochelle is 179 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs €14 - €28.
The bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs €14 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and La Rochelle, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–28 and the journey takes 2h 14m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to La Rochelle is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Bordeaux to La Rochelle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.