There are 4 ways to get from Getaria to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), 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 San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 27m€33–59Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 45m€30–61Train
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
8h 32m€75–138Drive 444.4 km
- Drive from Getaria to La Rochellecar 444.4 km
4h 16m€73–105
Getaria to La Rochelle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Getaria to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Getaria to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Getaria to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Getaria - Aldamar Parkea 4, Herrigunea and arriving at La Rochelle via San Sebastian / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Getaria to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Errekalde-Donostia and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Getaria and La Rochelle is 443 km. The road distance is 444.4 km.
The best way to get from Getaria to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Getaria to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Getaria to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia station.
Getaria to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from Getaria to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Getaria, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Getaria - Aldamar Parkea 4, Herrigunea to La Rochelle Ville via Donostia - Errekalde Hiribidea, Tren Geltokia, Errekalde-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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Booking & Getting There
Getaria to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Getaria to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Getaria to La Rochelle is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Getaria to La Rochelle.
There are 958+ hotels available in La Rochelle.