Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Pamplona

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pamplona by train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus bus
    9h 30m
    €75–172

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    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 Pamplonabus bus
    9h 45m
    €28–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus bus
    9h 40m
    €32–60

  4. Drive 469.6 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Pamplonacar car 469.6 km
    4h 54m
    €74–106

  5. 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 20m
    €82–175

La Rochelle to Pamplona by train, foot, and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Pamplona via Bordeaux and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián in around 9h 40m. 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 20m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from La Rochelle

Trips to Pamplona

Popular routes