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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Irun to La Rochelle?

The distance between Irun and La Rochelle is 400 km. The road distance is 404.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €55.

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

The bus from Hendaye to La Rochelle takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Irun to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Irun to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €370 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Irun to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Irun to La Rochelle train arrive?

Irun 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 Irun to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to La Rochelle is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Irun to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Irun to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Irun to La Rochelle?

Book your Irun to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Irun to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711
5h 30m
€30–55
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 35m
€28–48
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
6h 9m
€70–128
Drive 404.1 km
1. Drive from Irun to La Rochellecar 404.1 km
3h 49m
€66–95
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 BIQ - LRH
12h 50m
€144–366
Fly San Sebastián Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EAS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 53m
€167–378
Fly San Sebastián Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane EAS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 10m
€98–415

Irun to La Rochelle by bus

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Distance: 399.5 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to La Rochelle twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hendaye to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 9m.

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