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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Santanderby bus, train, car, plane or train (TGV, Renfe)

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There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Santander by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    10h 59m
    €51–78

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    11h 4m
    €25–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    11h 7m
    €62–118

  4. Drive 613.2 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Santandercar car 613.2 km
    5h 59m
    €95–138

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Santander Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane NTE - SDR
    8h 9m
    €72–287

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
    14h 56m
    €56–102

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Santander Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane BOD - SDR
    8h 59m
    €82–245

  8. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane NTE - BIO
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    11h 41m
    €86–225

La Rochelle to Santander by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Santander E.A. via Bordeaux, Bilbao, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 10h 59m. 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 14h 56m.

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