There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Dax by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Daxtrain Tgv
3h 51m€66–103Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Dax331.2 km
4h 11m€21Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Daxbus N7703
5h 5m€29–43Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 30m€25–44Drive 329.5 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Daxcar 329.5 km
3h 17m€61–88
La Rochelle to Dax by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Dax is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Dax is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Dax. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Dax via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Dax. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Dax via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Dax is 342 km. The road distance is 329.5 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Dax without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from La Rochelle to Dax, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Dax bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Dax 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 Dax is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Dax, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Dax via Bordeaux St Jean in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Dax via Bordeaux in around 5h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Dax bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Dax 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 Dax is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from La Rochelle to Dax.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Dax. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.