There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bassens by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2h 50m€34–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
3h 9m€17–26Bus, line 31 bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Saint-Jean to Cailleaubus 31
3h€18–30Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Bassenscar 171.9 km
1h 43m€27–39
La Rochelle to Bassens by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bassens is to bus which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bassens is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Bassens. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Cailleau via Gare Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Bassens. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Bassens Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Bassens is 203 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bassens without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from La Rochelle to Bassens, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Bassens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Bassens 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 Bassens is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 31 bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bassens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Cailleau via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Gare Saint-Jean in around 3h.
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 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- Tbm
Bus from Gare Saint-Jean to Cailleau
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Bassens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Bassens 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 Bassens is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from La Rochelle to Bassens.
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