There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Ascain by train (TGV), 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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter / ...
6h 29m€71–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 13m€30–52Drive 392.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Ascaincar 392.7 km
3h 47m€63–91Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 17m€31–50
La Rochelle to Ascain by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Ascain is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Ascain is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Ascain. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Place ~ Plaza via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Halte Routière ~ Autobus Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Ascain. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Ascain is 420 km. The road distance is 392.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Ascain without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from La Rochelle to Ascain, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Ascain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Ascain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Ascain is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Ascain, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lur Eder via Bordeaux St Jean, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Halte Routière in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Ascain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
La Rochelle to Ascain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Ascain is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from La Rochelle to Ascain.
There are 1926+ hotels available in Ascain.