There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Zarautz by bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
6h 52m€33–65Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 38m€32–56Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
7h 8m€77–158Drive 436.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Zarautzcar 436.9 km
4h 7m€70–102Fly, bus
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LRH - BIQ
- Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
7h 35m€143–436
La Rochelle to Zarautz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Zarautz is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 38m.
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 52m.
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 8m.
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 52m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 52m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Zarautz, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice 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 8m.
- 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
- €110–430
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–430
- 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
- €85–350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–550
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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- 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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
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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