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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Tarifa is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €70 - €210 and takes 25h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Tarifa is to train and fly and car ferry which takes 9h 36m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Tarifa?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Tarifa via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 26m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Tarifa?

The distance between La Rochelle and Tarifa is 1357 km. The road distance is 1518.9 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Tarifa without a car is to bus which takes 25h 26m and costs €120 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from La Rochelle to Tarifa, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the La Rochelle to Tarifa bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Tarifa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Algeciras station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Tarifa?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Tarifa is 1519 km. It takes approximately 14h 59m to drive from La Rochelle to Tarifa.

Where can I stay near Tarifa?

There are 1014+ hotels available in Tarifa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Tarifa by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)BOD - TNG
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifa
9h 36m
€136–311
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarifa
25h 30m
€70–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to AlgecirasFlixBus N1158
25h 26m
€120–166
Drive 1,518.9 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Tarifa1,518.9 km
14h 59m
€236–340
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)LRH - TNG
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifa
17h 18m
€149–471
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Málaga Airport (AGP)NTE - AGP
3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella
4. Take the bus from Marbella to Tarifa
10h 14m
€81–230
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Seville Airport (SVQ)NTE - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifa
11h 19m
€101–266
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)BOD - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifa
11h 55m
€97–244

La Rochelle to Tarifa by bus

3Weekly Buses

25h 26mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,357 km
Duration: 9h 36m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Algeciras 3 times a week. Tickets cost €110–170 and the journey takes 24h 5m.

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