There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz by train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alavatrain Re
9h 16m€113–169Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Vitoriabus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 48m€46–84Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1158
10h 8m€48–73Drive 496.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Biaritzcar 496.8 km
4h 56m€91–132
La Rochelle to Biaritz by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €90 - €140.
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
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 16m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Biaritz is 555 km. The road distance is 496.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 9h 16m 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 16m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 8m.
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 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- 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
- €45–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alava
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Vitoria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Biaritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz 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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