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How to get fromLa Rochelle to MadridBy plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Madrid by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LRH - MAD
    7h 26m
    €75–312

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Madridbus bus FlixBus N1158
    14h 5m
    €60–110

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Irun to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    13h 12m
    €129–266

  4. Bus via Pamplona

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pamplonabus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus bus Pamplona to Madrid through Logroño / ...
    13h 59m
    €64–128

  5. Drive 865.5 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Madridcar car 865.5 km
    8h 21m
    €136–197

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane NTE - MAD
    6h 28m
    €87–287

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BOD - MAD
    7h 10m
    €86–273

La Rochelle to Madrid by train and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€129Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Madrid, Spain?

Ryanair, easyJet, and Iberia fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Madrid Chamartín via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Irun, and Irun in around 13h 12m.

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