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

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There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pamplona by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pamplonabus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 44m
    €35–70

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Pamplonatrain train Alv
    10h 7m
    €86–175

  3. Drive 472.1 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Pamplonacar car 472.1 km
    4h 52m
    €76–110

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane LRH - BIQ
    2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus bus
    9h 33m
    €95–369

La Rochelle to Pamplona by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pamplona twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Pamplona via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, and San Sebastian/Donostia in around 10h 7m.

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