There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Pau to Bedoustrain Ter
10h 27m€68–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Jacabus
12h 44m€41–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Pau to Bedoustrain Ter
10h 49m€51–129Drive 470.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Canfranccar 470.9 km
5h 10m€75–108
La Rochelle to Canfranc by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Canfranc. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Canfranc - Pueblo via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, Pamplona and Jaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Canfranc is 525 km. The road distance is 470.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Canfranc bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 44m.
La Rochelle to Canfranc bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Canfranc is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from La Rochelle to Canfranc.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Canfranc, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Canfranc - Pueblo via Bordeaux St Jean, Pau, Bedous, Gare, and Canfranc - Estación in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Canfranc - Pueblo via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, Pamplona, and Jaca in around 12h 44m.
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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–75
- 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 Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pau to Bedous
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- 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 Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- info@laburundesa.com
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
Bus from Pamplona to Jaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
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