There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Testetrain Ter
4h 50m€40–80Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
5h 1m€24–44Drive 249.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mercar 249.1 km
2h 33m€39–57Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
6h 38m€28–43
La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer is to bus and train which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Pyla sur Mer. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Les Fauvettes via Bordeaux St Jean and Gare d'Arcachon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at La Teste via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Pyla sur Mer is 263 km. The road distance is 249.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer 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 Pyla sur Mer is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pyla sur Mer, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Boulevard Louis Lignon via Bordeaux St Jean, La Teste, and Gare de la Teste in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Les Fauvettes via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Bordeaux St Jean, Arcachon, and Gare d'Arcachon in around 6h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Teste
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer 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 Pyla sur Mer is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer.
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