What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Spain?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Spain is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Spain?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Spain is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Spain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Barcelona. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Spain?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Spain. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Spain?

The distance between La Rochelle and Spain is 850 km. The road distance is 734.8 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Spain without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Spain without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs €60 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from La Rochelle to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Spain bus from?

La Rochelle to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Spain train from?

La Rochelle to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Spain?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Spain is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Spain bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Spain train arrive?

La Rochelle to Spain 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 Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Spain is 735 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from La Rochelle to Spain.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Spain?

Book your La Rochelle to Spain train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-SantsTgv
10h 24m
€63–231
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BOD - BCN
7h 15m
€46–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to BarcelonaFlixBus N1136
10h 25m
€60–85
Drive 734.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Barcelona734.8 km
7h 45m
€114–165
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)NTE - PMI
6h 29m
€66–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
12h 6m
€52–143
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)NTE - BCN
6h 39m
€48–162
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)NTE - MAD
6h 40m
€59–222
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)BOD - MAD
7h 16m
€60–210

La Rochelle to Spain by train

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10h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 849.6 km
Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Barcelona once daily. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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