There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Orthez by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Ortheztrain Ter
5h 24m€64–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Orthezbus Autocar
7h 24m€38–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ortheztrain Ter
5h 36m€43–81Drive 363.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Orthezcar 363.9 km
3h 47m€58–84
La Rochelle to Orthez by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Orthez is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Orthez is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Orthez. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Orthez via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Orthez. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Orthez via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Orthez is 387 km. The road distance is 363.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Orthez without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from La Rochelle to Orthez, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Orthez bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Orthez 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 Orthez is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Orthez, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Orthez via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Orthez via Bayonne and Bayonne in around 7h 24m.
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 Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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
Bus from Bayonne to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Orthez bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
La Rochelle to Orthez 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 Orthez is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from La Rochelle to Orthez.
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