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

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

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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
    €40–75

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonnetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pamplonabus bus
    9h 8m
    €73–154

  3. Drive 472.1 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Pamplonacar car 472.1 km
    4h 52m
    €76–109

  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 to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus bus
    9h 30m
    €147–446

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St 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
    9h 18m
    €87–180

La Rochelle to Pamplona by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest 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 €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Pamplona via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, and San Sebastian/Donostia in around 9h 18m.

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