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 via Bordeaux which costs €27 - €150 and takes 10h 10m.

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 5h 58m 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 Santander E.A. 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 and arriving at Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Santander?

The distance between La Rochelle and Santander is 615 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 €40 - €110.

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 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 €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 15h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €410 and takes 16h 51m.

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 Saint-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 5h 58m to drive from La Rochelle to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to BilbaoFlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
9h 30m
€41–110
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 10m
€27–145
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-BilbaoE1
4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santander
15h 5m
€56–139
Drive 613.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Santander613.2 km
5h 58m
€95–138
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)LRH - SDR
16h 51m
€110–410
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)NTE - SDR
8h 7m
€76–237
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)BOD - SDR
8h 58m
€92–275
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)NTE - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
11h 23m
€95–235
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BOD - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
11h 34m
€76–243

La Rochelle to Santander by bus

20Weekly Buses

9h 30mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Santander E.A. via Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 15h 5m.

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