What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €17 - €45 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Bilbao via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Bilbao?

The distance between La Rochelle and Bilbao is 525 km. The road distance is 513.9 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs €40 - €65.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Bilbao bus from?

La Rochelle to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Bilbao bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Bilbao is 514 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from La Rochelle to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Bilbao?

Book your La Rochelle to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

La Rochelle to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao by bus, train, car, or plane

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
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus N746 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1149 / ...
8h 45m
€43–63
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 50m
€17–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
8h 53m
€54–103
Drive 513.9 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Bilbaocar 513.9 km
4h 56m
€80–115
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
9h 16m
€78–210
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BOD - BIO
9h 11m
€73–238

La Rochelle to Bilbao by bus

8Weekly Buses

8h 45mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 525.3 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao via Bordeaux in around 8h 45m.

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