There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Tarragona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
11h 40m€136–289Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1136
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
12h 49m€68–125Drive 743.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Tarragonacar 743.6 km
8h 25m€118–170Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LRH - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 53m€112–284Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus
13h 18m€111–222Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h€76–241Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 38m€70–226Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Reus Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LRH - REU
15h 19m€88–206Train, train to San Sebastián Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
10h 36m€118–372
La Rochelle to Tarragona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Tarragona is to bus and train which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Tarragona is to train and fly which takes 8h and costs €75 - €250.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Tarragona via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Tarragona is 931 km. The road distance is 743.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs €130 - €290.
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from La Rochelle to Tarragona, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Tarragona 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 Tarragona is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 15h 19m.
La Rochelle to Tarragona 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 Tarragona is 744 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from La Rochelle to Tarragona.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Tarragona via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Reus Airport (REU) 4 times a week.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–120
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Flixbus
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