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 €40 - €80 and takes 9h 35m.

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 Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

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 26m.

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 35m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m 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 35m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €350 and takes 18h 11m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 14h 26m.

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 6h 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?

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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 N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
9h 35m
€44–77
Bus via Bayonne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 50m
€43–86
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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 57m
€86–182
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
18h 11m
€90–350
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 26m
€81–181
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 14m
€108–297
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 42m
€89–312
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 2m
€102–291

La Rochelle to Santander by bus

20Weekly Buses

9h 35mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily.

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