There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Gradignan by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2h 56m€41–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 24m€16–26Bus, line 31 bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Meca to Eglise de Gradignanbus 31
2h 56m€18–25Drive 191.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Gradignancar 191.6 km
1h 56m€36–51
La Rochelle to Gradignan by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Gradignan is to bus which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Gradignan is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Gradignan. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Eglise de Gradignan via Meca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Gradignan. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Talence Medoquine via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Gradignan is 210 km. The road distance is 191.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Gradignan without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from La Rochelle to Gradignan, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Gradignan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Gradignan 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 Gradignan is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 31 bus, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Gradignan, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean hourly. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Eglise de Gradignan via Bordeaux and Meca in around 2h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- Tbm
Bus from Meca to Eglise de Gradignan
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Gradignan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Gradignan 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 Gradignan is 192 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from La Rochelle to Gradignan.
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