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How to get fromHondarribia to La Rochelleby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Hondarribia to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    6h 25m
    €81–131

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 17m
    €29–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irun to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1158
    6h 57m
    €35–55

  4. Drive  408.9 km

    1. Drive from Hondarribia to La Rochellecar car 408.9 km
    3h 55m
    €78–112

  5. Fly San Sebastián Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane EAS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 45m
    €103–429

  6. Fly San Sebastián Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane EAS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 5m
    €177–402

  7. Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BIQ - LRH
    18h 34m
    €146–710

Hondarribia to La Rochelle by bus and train

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Ville to La Rochelle Ville via Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Irun to La Rochelle 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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