There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alavatrain Re
9h 41m€104–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteizbus Do02
9h 45m€39–75Drive 496.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Biaritzcar 496.9 km
4h 56m€81–117Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Arayatrain Re
- Take the bus from Albeiz / Albéniz to Ordoñana / Erdoñanabus
9h 46m€42–80
La Rochelle to Biaritz by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz is to bus and train which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Biaritz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Ordoñana / Erdoñana via Donostia / San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Biaritz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Salvatierra De Alava via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Pasajes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Biaritz is 555 km. The road distance is 496.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Biaritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Biaritz 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 Biaritz is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Biaritz, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Biaritz via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Salvatierra De Alava in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Ordoñana / Erdoñana via Donostia / San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 9h 45m.
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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Araya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- alavabus@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Albeiz / Albéniz to Ordoñana / Erdoñana
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Biaritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.
La Rochelle to Biaritz 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 Biaritz is 497 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from La Rochelle to Biaritz.
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