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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 5m
    €72–160

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Surbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3415 / ...
    14h 40m
    €35–65

  3. Bus

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

  4. Drive 865.5 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Madridcar car 865.5 km
    8h 20m
    €134–194

  5. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LRH - MAD
    8h 7m
    €77–288

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane NTE - MAD
    6h 38m
    €66–249

  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 14m
    €55–188

La Rochelle to Madrid by train and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Madrid Chamartín via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Irun, and Irun in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from La Rochelle to Madrid 3 times a week, and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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