There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Getaria by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 14m€30–59Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
7h 56m€79–138Drive 440.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Getariacar 440.9 km
4h 13m€72–104Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 31m€31–56
La Rochelle to Getaria by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Getaria is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Getaria is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Getaria. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Getaria - Frontoia via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Getaria. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Zarautz via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Getaria is 449 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Getaria without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 7h 14m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from La Rochelle to Getaria, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Getaria bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Getaria 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 Getaria is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 7h 14m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Getaria, Spain?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Getaria - Frontoia via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, San Sebastián - Bus Station, and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Getaria - Frontoia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zarautz, and Zarautz - Nafarroa Kalea 25 - Udaltzaingoa in around 7h 56m.
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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Getaria bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Getaria 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 Getaria is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from La Rochelle to Getaria.
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