There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Girona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Gironatrain Tgv
9h 25m€123–222Bus 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 Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus
11h 20m€48–79Drive 713 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Gironacar 713 km
6h 39m€116–168Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
7h 28m€74–246Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus 701
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Perpignanbus
- Take the bus from PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus
11h 55m€59–90Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
8h€75–230Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Gironatrain
7h 37m€120–370Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Gironatrain
9h 3m€114–347Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane NTE - PGF
- Take the train from Perpignan to Gironatrain
7h 48m€105–382Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Gironatrain
9h 27m€118–353
La Rochelle to Girona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Girona is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Girona is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Girona station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Girona - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Girona. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Girona via Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Girona is 753 km. The road distance is 713 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Girona without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from La Rochelle to Girona, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Girona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Girona 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 Girona is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Girona, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Girona via Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Perpignan - Bus Station in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–130
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 Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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 La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- 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 Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Girona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Girona 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 Girona is 713 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from La Rochelle to Girona.
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