There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Espelette by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 37m€28–47Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter / ...
7h 18m€71–124Drive 387 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Espelettecar 387 km
3h 45m€61–88Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 21m€32–47
La Rochelle to Espelette by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Espelette is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Espelette is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Espelette. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Espelette. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Espelette is 393 km. The road distance is 387 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Espelette without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from La Rochelle to Espelette, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Espelette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Espelette 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 Espelette is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Espelette, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 29m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Mendi Alde Bourg via Bordeaux St Jean, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Halte Routière in around 7h 18m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Espelette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Espelette 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 Espelette is 387 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from La Rochelle to Espelette.
There are 1970+ hotels available in Espelette.












