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

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Palencia by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Pasajes to Palenciatrain train
    11h 49m
    €125–196

  2. Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Leónbus bus
    13h 9m
    €60–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus bus FlixBus N1158
    2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Leónbus bus
    11h 55m
    €65–91

  4. Drive  714.2 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Palenciacar car 714.2 km
    6h 49m
    €135–195

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain train
    8h 33m
    €100–362

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BOD - MAD
    3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain train
    9h 8m
    €109–337

La Rochelle to Palencia by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 783.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Palencia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, and Pasajes in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de León via Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 11h 55m.

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