There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia by train (TGV), 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 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
6h 14m€76–129Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- 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
6h 33m€28–57Drive 404.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Hondarribiacar 404.9 km
3h 54m€67–96Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 14m€30–55
La Rochelle to Hondarribia by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Hondarribia. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Hondarribia - Sabin Arana Goiri 8 Parean via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Hondarribia. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Hendaye via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Hondarribia is 428 km. The road distance is 404.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Hondarribia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Hondarribia, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Ville via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, and Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Hondarribia - Sabin Arana Goiri 8 Parean via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, San Sebastián - Bus Station, and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia in around 6h 33m.
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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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 San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Hondarribia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia is 405 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from La Rochelle to Hondarribia.
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