There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Testetrain Ter
4h 40m€43–76Bus
cheapest- 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
7h 19m€25–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
4h 50m€26–42Drive 249.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mercar 249.1 km
2h 33m€40–58
La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €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 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at La Teste via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
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 40m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pyla sur Mer is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pyla sur Mer, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Boulevard Louis Lignon via Bordeaux St Jean, La Teste, and Gare de la Teste in around 4h 40m. 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 7h 19m.
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 Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Teste
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Teste
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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 St 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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