There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Varetz by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 3m€36–66Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Perigueuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Perigueux to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
7h 11m€67–136Drive 286.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Varetzcar 286.1 km
3h 47m€45–64Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillardebus N746
7h 42m€37–60
La Rochelle to Varetz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Varetz is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Varetz is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Varetz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Mairie via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, P.E. Brive Laroche and Universite(R). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Varetz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Varetz via Bordeaux St Jean, Perigueux and Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Varetz is 394 km. The road distance is 286.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Varetz without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 7h 3m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from La Rochelle to Varetz, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Varetz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Varetz 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 Varetz is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 7h 3m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Varetz, France?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Mairie via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, P.E. Brive Laroche, Universite, and Universite(R) in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Varetz via Bordeaux St Jean, Perigueux, and Brive La Gaillarde in around 7h 11m.
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 Perigueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Perigueux to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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 Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Varetz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Varetz 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 Varetz is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from La Rochelle to Varetz.
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