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 €55 - €100 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 27m and costs €60 - €240.

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 twice 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 25m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Spain?

The distance between La Rochelle and Spain is 811 km. The road distance is 735 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 bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €55 - €100.

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

The bus from La Rochelle to Barcelona takes 10h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €310 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 51m to drive from La Rochelle to Spain.

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.

Where can I stay near Spain?

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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 bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1136
10h 25m
€55–100
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
10h 25m
€119–301
Drive 735 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Barcelonacar 735 km
7h 51m
€115–166
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane NTE - PMI
6h 27m
€62–231
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€57–109
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
6h 43m
€62–200
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane NTE - MAD
6h 39m
€82–260
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane BOD - PMI
7h 4m
€62–227
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
7h 15m
€56–216

La Rochelle to Spain by bus

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10h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 810.9 km
Duration: 10h 25m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Barcelona twice daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 25m.

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