There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Burgos by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Bus via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 9m€42–69Train
- 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 Burgos Rosa De Limatrain
11h 19m€106–180Drive 627.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Burgoscar 627.8 km
6h 7m€103–148Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus FlixBus N1158
9h 45m€50–80
La Rochelle to Burgos by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Burgos is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Burgos is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs €100 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Burgos. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Burgos. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Burgos Rosa De Lima via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Pasajes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Burgos is 628 km. The road distance is 627.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Burgos without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 9h 9m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from La Rochelle to Burgos, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Burgos bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Burgos 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 Burgos is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 9h 9m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Burgos, Spain?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Estación de autobuses de Burgos via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Burgos Rosa De Lima via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, and Pasajes in around 11h 19m.
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
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Burgos bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Burgos 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 Burgos is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from La Rochelle to Burgos.
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