There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Palencia by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Bayonne
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bayonnebus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Leónbus
11h 25m€49–84Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Palenciatrain
12h 14m€116–195Drive 714.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Palenciacar 714.2 km
6h 49m€116–167Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LRH - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain
9h 30m€110–364Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Leónbus
13h 15m€61–98Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane NTE - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain
8h 32m€101–337Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BOD - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain
9h 10m€115–331
La Rochelle to Palencia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Palencia is to bus via Bayonne which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Palencia is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Palencia. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de León via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Palencia. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Palencia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Pasajes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Palencia is 716 km. The road distance is 714.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Palencia without a car is to bus via Bayonne which takes 11h 25m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from La Rochelle to Palencia, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Palencia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Palencia 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 Palencia is to bus via Bayonne which takes 11h 25m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 12h 14m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Palencia, Spain?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de León via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Palencia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, and Pasajes in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–410
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Palencia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.
La Rochelle to Palencia 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 Palencia is 714 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from La Rochelle to Palencia.
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