There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
2h 33m€30–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus N746 / ...
2h 39m€11–20Drive 183.9 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Stationcar 183.9 km
1h 55m€28–41Train via Cenon
- Take the train from Cenon to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
3h 54m€32–72Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to La Rochelle183.4 km
2h 29m€11–12
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station is to rideshare which costs €11 - €12 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Bordeaux and La Rochelle Station is 195 km. The road distance is 183.9 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €70.
The train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €20 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and La Rochelle Station, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle once daily. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–70
Train from Cenon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- 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 Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle Station is 1h behind Bordeaux. It is currently 4:17 PM in Bordeaux and 3:17 PM in La Rochelle Station.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station.
Book your Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bordeaux to La Rochelle Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux and La Rochelle Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









