Rome2Rio

How to get fromLa Rochelle to Barcelonaby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

Find Transport to Barcelona

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Barcelona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain train
    3. Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    10h 12m
    €126–272

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Barcelonabus bus FlixBus N1136
    10h 35m
    €60–100

  3. Drive 735.8 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Barcelonacar car 735.8 km
    7h 54m
    €117–169

  4. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LRH - BCN
    7h 32m
    €104–266

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 43m
    €101–207

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane NTE - BCN
    6h 38m
    €67–224

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BOD - BCN
    7h 17m
    €61–209

  8. Train, train to San Sebastián Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train
    3. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane EAS - BCN
    9h 15m
    €109–355

La Rochelle to Barcelona by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€126Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Barcelona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 846.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Barcelona-Sants via Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Barcelona twice daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers