There are 3 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 26m€103–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
10h 21m€46–80Drive 496.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Biaritzcar 496.9 km
4h 56m€80–116
La Rochelle to Biaritz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Biaritz is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 21m.
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 Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
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 26m.
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 26m and costs €100 - €200.
It takes approximately 9h 26m 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 26m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 21m.
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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Ordoñana / Erdoñana via Bilbao, Bilbao Intermodal, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 10h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.autobuseslaunion.com/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Biaritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao 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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