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 €24 - €60 and takes 11h 1m.

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 59m and costs €90 - €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 10h 6m.

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 57m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Santander?

The distance between La Rochelle and Santander is 618 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 10h 6m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m 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 10h 6m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €410 and takes 19h 11m, you could also train, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 57m.

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 59m 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

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

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 Bilbaobus FlixBus N711
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
10h 6m
€33–78
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
11h 1m
€24–58
Train, bus
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 bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
11h 6m
€62–113
Drive 613.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Santandercar 613.2 km
5h 59m
€95–137
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
19h 11m
€110–410
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 57m
€57–97
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
8h 7m
€72–306
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
8h 58m
€67–245
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
11h 49m
€96–274

La Rochelle to Santander by bus

8Weekly Buses

10h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 617.6 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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 10h 6m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a week.

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