There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Salou by train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
12h 6m€145–265Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Salou, Estación de Autobusesbus
15h 5m€66–133Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus
14h 16m€112–197Drive 749.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saloucar 749.3 km
8h 31m€122–176Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LRH - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 21m€114–294Bus via Toulouse Airport (TLS)
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus 701
- Take the bus from Toulouse Blagnac Airport to Andorra la Vella Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Andorra to Salou - Pl. Europabus
15h 45m€133–192Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 33m€74–237Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Reus Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LRH - REU
24h 59m€98–396Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 6m€75–221
La Rochelle to Salou by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Salou is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Salou is to drive which takes 8h 31m and costs €120 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Salou. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Salou, Estación de Autobuses via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Salou. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Port Aventura via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Barcelona-Sants and Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Salou is 941 km. The road distance is 749.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Salou without a car is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from La Rochelle to Salou, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Salou bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Salou 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 Salou is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €400 and takes 24h 59m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Salou, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Port Aventura via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Barcelona-Sants, and Tarragona in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Salou, Estación de Autobuses via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza in around 15h 5m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–130
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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Salou bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
La Rochelle to Salou 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 Salou is 749 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from La Rochelle to Salou.
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