There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pessac by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
2h 46m€17–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 8m€7–26Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Talence185.5 km
2h 28m€12Train, line 35 bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Saint Jean to Pessac Centrebus 35
3h 46m€18–36Drive 188.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Pessaccar 188.1 km
1h 58m€29–42
La Rochelle to Pessac by 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 €28 - €45.
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 St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Pessac is 208 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pessac without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €16 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from La Rochelle to Pessac, including transfers.
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 train which takes 2h 46m and costs €16 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €26 and takes 3h 8m.
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.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pessac, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–35 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost €5–20 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- infotbm.com
Bus from Gare Saint Jean to Pessac Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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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