There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Zarautz by bus, train (TGV), 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
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
6h 53m€31–57Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 33m€30–59Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
7h 13m€77–134Drive 436.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Zarautzcar 436.9 km
4h 7m€71–103
La Rochelle to Zarautz by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Zarautz is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Zarautz is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokia via Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Zarautz via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Zarautz is 435 km. The road distance is 436.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Zarautz without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from La Rochelle to Zarautz, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Zarautz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Zarautz 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 Zarautz is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Zarautz, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Zarautz via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 7h 13m.
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
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Zarautz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.
La Rochelle to Zarautz 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 Zarautz is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from La Rochelle to Zarautz.
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