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

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There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pals 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 Narbonnetrain train
    3. Take the train from Narbonne to Gironatrain train Tgv
    11h 37m
    €136–239

  2. Bus via Toulouse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Girona Estació d'Autobusos to Palsbus bus 8B
    12h 52m
    €64–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Perpignanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Girona Estació d'Autobusos to Palsbus bus 8B
    11h 55m
    €69–104

  4. Drive  718.8 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Palscar car 718.8 km
    6h 51m
    €136–197

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane NTE - BCN
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçàtrain train
    10h 5m
    €82–277

  6. Train via Toulouse

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Port-Boutrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Portbou to Flaçàtrain train R11
    12h 58m
    €135–238

  7. 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BOD - BCN
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçàtrain train
    10h 34m
    €80–271

La Rochelle to Pals by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 795.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Pals via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Girona, Flassa, and Flaça in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Pals via Perpignan - Bus Station and Girona Estació d'Autobusos in around 11h 55m.

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