There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Palafrugell by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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 Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Gironatrain Tgv
11h 25m€128–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Gironabus
- Take the bus from Girona - Estació d'Autobusos to Palafrugellbus 42 / ...
12h 36m€67–103Drive 726.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Palafrugellcar 726.4 km
7h€119–171Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
9h 27m€79–266Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Flassatrain Re
12h 1m€131–237Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Palafrugellbus 1
15h 40m€76–125Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
10h€80–251Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Gironatrain
9h 38m€124–392
La Rochelle to Palafrugell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Palafrugell is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Palafrugell is to drive which takes 7h and costs €110 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Palafrugell. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Palafrugell via Bordeaux and Girona - Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Palafrugell. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Flassa via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Palafrugell is 794 km. The road distance is 726.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Palafrugell without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from La Rochelle to Palafrugell, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Palafrugell bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Palafrugell 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 Palafrugell is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Palafrugell, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Palafrugell via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Girona, Flassa, and Flaça in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Palafrugell via Bordeaux, Girona, and Girona - Estació d'Autobusos in around 12h 36m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–140
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 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Palafrugell bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Palafrugell 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 Palafrugell is 726 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from La Rochelle to Palafrugell.
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