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 Burgosbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 15m€23–160Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv / ...
11h 17m€54–171Drive 627.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Burgoscar 627.8 km
6h 6m€99–143Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Burgosbus FlixBus N1158 / ...
9h 45m€45–70
La Rochelle to Burgos by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Burgos is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €23 - €160 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Burgos is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs €95 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Burgos. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 and arriving at Burgos Rosa De Lima via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Burgos is 626 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 15m and costs €23 - €160.
It takes approximately 9h 15m 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 station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Burgos is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 9h 15m and costs €23 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Burgos, Spain?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Burgos via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Burgos Rosa De Lima via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, and San Sebastian/Donostia in around 11h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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 Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Burgos is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from La Rochelle to Burgos.
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