What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Santander is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Santander?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Santander is to drive which takes 6h and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Santander. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Santander. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Santander?

The distance between La Rochelle and Santander is 613 km. The road distance is 613.2 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €45 - €75.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Santander?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from La Rochelle to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Santander bus from?

La Rochelle to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Santander train from?

La Rochelle to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Santander?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Santander is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €490 and takes 14h 1m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 13h 58m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Santander bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Santander train arrive?

La Rochelle to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Santander is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from La Rochelle to Santander.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Santander?

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La Rochelle to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Santander by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
9h 30m
€47–75
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Santanderbus
10h 15m
€86–173
Drive 613.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Santandercar 613.2 km
6h
€97–140
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane LRH - SDR
14h 1m
€122–482
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus FlixBus 783
9h 36m
€61–117
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
13h 58m
€81–174
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane NTE - SDR
8h 42m
€115–279
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BOD - SDR
9h 15m
€113–304
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
10h 57m
€109–285

La Rochelle to Santander by bus

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Distance: 613.1 km
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a week.

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