There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pals 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 to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Gironatrain Tgv
11h 35m€114–255Bus via Toulouse
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Girona Estació d'Autobusos to Palsbus 8B
13h 16m€62–113Drive 718.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Palscar 718.8 km
6h 51m€116–167Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle 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 36m€81–266Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Portbou to Flaçàtrain R11 / ...
12h 35m€116–271Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Girona Airportbus
- Take the bus from Girona Estació d'Autobusos to Palsbus 8B
14h 2m€63–116Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-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 13m€76–251
La Rochelle to Pals by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Pals is to bus via Toulouse which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Pals is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Pals. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Pals via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Perpignan - Bus Station and Girona Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Pals. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Flaçà via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Pals is 796 km. The road distance is 718.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pals without a car is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs €110 - €260.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from La Rochelle to Pals, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Pals bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Pals train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pals is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 16m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pals, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Pals via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pals via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Perpignan - Bus Station, and Girona Estació d'Autobusos in around 13h 16m.
- 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 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–130
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 to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Pals bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Pals train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Pals is 719 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from La Rochelle to Pals.
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