There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pessac by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 14m€16–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Talence185.5 km
2h 28m€12Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain D15 / ...
2h 43m€34–67Bus, line 35 bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Saint Jean to Pessac Centrebus 35
3h 30m€16–25Drive 188.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Pessaccar 188.1 km
1h 58m€30–43
La Rochelle to Pessac by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Pessac is to rideshare which costs €12 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Pessac is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Pessac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Pessac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Pessac via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Pessac is 187 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pessac without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs €16 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from La Rochelle to Pessac, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Pessac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Pessac 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 Pessac is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs €16 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pessac, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–28 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- infotbm.com
Bus from Gare Saint Jean to Pessac Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- infotbm.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Talence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Pessac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Pessac 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 Pessac is 188 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from La Rochelle to Pessac.
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