There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
2h 37m€30–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus N746 / ...
2h 39m€11–20Drive 183.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle Station to Bordeauxcar 183.3 km
1h 54m€29–41Train via Cenon
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenontrain Ter
3h 1m€34–71Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Bordeaux182.7 km
2h 30m€11
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Bordeaux. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Bordeaux Saint-Jean. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between La Rochelle Station and Bordeaux is 195 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €70.
The train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €20 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle Station, France and Bordeaux, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 La Rochelle Ville to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux is 1h ahead of La Rochelle Station. It is currently 9:45 AM in La Rochelle Station and 10:45 AM in Bordeaux.
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle Station and Bordeaux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









