There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Eibar by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus 711 / ...
- Take the bus from Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia to Eibar - San Juan Kalea 7bus Db02 / ...
8h 5m€37–52Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia to Eibar - San Juan Kalea 7bus
8h 20m€11–89Train
- 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 Amara-Donostia to Ardantza-Eibartrain E1
8h 37m€45–86Drive 470.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Eibarcar 470.4 km
4h 27m€74–107
La Rochelle to Eibar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Eibar is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €11 - €90 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Eibar is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Eibar. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Eibar - San Juan Kalea 7 via Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Eibar. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Ardantza-Eibar via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Eibar is 472 km. The road distance is 470.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Eibar without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from La Rochelle to Eibar, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Eibar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Eibar 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 Eibar is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Eibar, Spain?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Eibar - San Juan Kalea 7 via San Sebastian / Donostia and Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Ardantza-Eibar via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 8h 37m.
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
- €44
- 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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Ardantza-Eibar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Bus from Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia to Eibar - San Juan Kalea 7
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- https://www.euskotren.eus/autobus/lurraldebus
- 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
- €5–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- 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 San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–16
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €2–16
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Eibar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.
La Rochelle to Eibar 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 Eibar is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from La Rochelle to Eibar.
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