There are 3 ways to get from La Rochelle to Basque Country by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 30m€29–55Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
6h 54m€67–158Drive 418.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 418.6 km
3h 59m€66–95
La Rochelle to Basque Country by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Basque Country is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Basque Country is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station station and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Basque Country is 416 km. The road distance is 418.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Basque Country without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €29 - €55.
The bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
La Rochelle to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Basque Country 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 to Basque Country is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €29 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Basque Country, Spain?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 6h 54m.
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
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Basque Country 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 to Basque Country is 419 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from La Rochelle to Basque Country.
Book your La Rochelle to Basque Country bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 791+ hotels available in Basque Country.





















