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 €40 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.

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 - €150.

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 via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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 14h 23m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Santander?

The distance between La Rochelle and Santander is 610 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 via Bordeaux which takes 9h 15m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m 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 via Bordeaux which takes 9h 15m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 14h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €340 and takes 18h 11m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Santander bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux 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 6h to drive from La Rochelle to Santander.

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

Book your La Rochelle to Santander bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2577+ hotels available in Santander.

La Rochelle to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 via Bordeaux
best
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
9h 15m
€43–76
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-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
14h 23m
€81–180
Drive 613.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Santandercar 613.2 km
6h
€99–143
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
18h 11m
€85–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
9h 26m
€43–77
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane NTE - SDR
10h 27m
€111–291
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BOD - SDR
9h 16m
€108–276
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 58m
€109–311

La Rochelle to Santander by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 15mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 610.5 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Santander via Bordeaux in around 9h 15m. 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 23m.

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