What is the cheapest way to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €13 - €70 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Hendaye and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Hendaye to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cèdres ~ Zedroak and arriving at La Rochelle via Irun - Fermín Calbetón Kalea 3 and Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hendaye and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Hendaye to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Les Deux Jumeaux and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Hendaye to La Rochelle?

The distance between Hendaye and La Rochelle is 424 km. The road distance is 397.8 km.

How do I travel from Hendaye to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hendaye to La Rochelle train from?

Hendaye to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Les Deux Jumeaux station.

Train or bus from Hendaye to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Hendaye to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Hendaye to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Where does the Hendaye to La Rochelle train arrive?

Hendaye to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Hendaye to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Hendaye to La Rochelle is 398 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Hendaye to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Hendaye to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Hendaye to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Les Deux Jumeaux to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
5h 56m
€55–118
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 24m
€13–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Irun to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1158
7h 35m
€30–45
Drive 397.8 km
1. Drive from Hendaye to La Rochellecar 397.8 km
3h 52m
€62–89

Hendaye to La Rochelle by train

49Weekly Trains

5h 56mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hendaye to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 424.2 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Hendaye, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Les Deux Jumeaux to La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Irun to La Rochelle 3 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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