There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Hendaye 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 Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Deux Jumeauxtrain Ter
6h 5m€74–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
6h 52m€30–52Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 11m€32–56Drive 399 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Hendayecar 399 km
3h 49m€64–92
La Rochelle to Hendaye by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Hendaye is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Hendaye is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Les Deux Jumeaux via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Hendaye is 424 km. The road distance is 399 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Hendaye without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from La Rochelle to Hendaye, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Hendaye bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Hendaye 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 Hendaye is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Hendaye, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Les Deux Jumeaux via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Les Deux Jumeaux via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop, and Bayonne in around 6h 11m.
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 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Deux Jumeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Hendaye bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Hendaye 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 Hendaye is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from La Rochelle to Hendaye.
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