There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Espelette by bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
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 Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
6h 51m€34–59Train
- 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 / ...
6h 53m€70–141Drive 387 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Espelettecar 387 km
3h 45m€60–87Fly
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LRH - BIQ
7h 11m€145–347
La Rochelle to Espelette by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Espelette is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 51m.
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 to Espelette. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
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 6h 53m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Espelette is 392 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 51m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from La Rochelle to Espelette, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Espelette bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle 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 51m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Espelette, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day. 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 6h 53m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–490
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–500
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- 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 St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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 St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Espelette bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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.
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