There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
5h 49m€76–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 3m€30–65Drive 404.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Hondarribiacar 404.9 km
3h 54m€65–93Fly
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LRH - BIQ
6h 52m€145–281
La Rochelle to Hondarribia by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Hondarribia. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Hondarribia - Sabin Arana Goiri 8 Parean via Donostia - Renfe Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
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 5h 49m.
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 5h 49m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from La Rochelle to Hondarribia, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Hondarribia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle 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 5h 49m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €290 and takes 6h 52m.
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 5h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–460
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–470
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Hondarribia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia 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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