There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Tarnos by bus, train (TGV), car, 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
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
5h 28m€34–59Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
5h 43m€67–133Drive 362.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Tarnoscar 362.1 km
3h 27m€57–81Fly
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LRH - BIQ
5h 55m€146–346
La Rochelle to Tarnos by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Tarnos is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Tarnos is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Tarnos. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Mairie de Tarnos via Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Tarnos. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Bayonne via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Tarnos is 370 km. The road distance is 362.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Tarnos without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from La Rochelle to Tarnos, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Tarnos bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Tarnos train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Tarnos is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 5h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Tarnos, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Mairie de Tarnos via Bordeaux St Jean, Bayonne, Gare de Bayonne Parvis, and Place des Basques in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–490
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–500
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Tarnos bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
La Rochelle to Tarnos train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Tarnos is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from La Rochelle to Tarnos.
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