There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc by bus, train, train (TGV), 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, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain Tgv
- Take the bus from OLORON - Gare SNCF Arrivée to CANFRANC ESPAGNE - Gare SNCFbus 550
9h 52m€64–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pamplonabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Jacabus
11h 51m€43–69Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Pau to Bedoustrain Ter
10h 7m€87–148Drive 471.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Canfranccar 471.1 km
5h 10m€78–112
La Rochelle to Canfranc by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Canfranc. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Canfranc - Pueblo via Pamplona / Iruña and Jaca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Canfranc. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Bedous via Bordeaux St Jean and Pau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Canfranc is 509 km. The road distance is 471.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 52m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from La Rochelle to Canfranc, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Canfranc bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Canfranc 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 Canfranc is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 51m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Canfranc, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Canfranc - Pueblo via Bordeaux St Jean, Pau, Bedous, Gare, and Canfranc - Estacion Intermodal Ferrocarril in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Canfranc - Pueblo via Pamplona / Iruña and Jaca, Estación de Autobuses in around 11h 51m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- 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 Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Bedous
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- transportsinterurbains64@nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Website
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Pyrénées-Atlantiques / 64)
Bus from OLORON - Gare SNCF Arrivée to CANFRANC ESPAGNE - Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Pyrénées-Atlantiques / 64)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- info@laburundesa.com
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Jaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Canfranc bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Pamplona station.
La Rochelle to Canfranc 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 Canfranc is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from La Rochelle to Canfranc.
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