What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €100 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 8m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at La Rochelle via Irun, Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Madrid to La Rochelle?

The distance between Madrid and La Rochelle is 957 km. The road distance is 865.4 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs €80 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Madrid to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to La Rochelle bus from?

Madrid to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to La Rochelle train from?

Madrid to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Madrid to La Rochelle is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 13h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €320 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Madrid to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Madrid to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Where does the Madrid to La Rochelle train arrive?

Madrid to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Irun station.

Can I drive from Madrid to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to La Rochelle is 865 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Madrid to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to La Rochelle?

Book your Madrid to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to La Rochelle?

Book your Madrid to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2383+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Madrid to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to La Rochelle by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, 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.

Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MAD - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 8m
€59–235
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 45m
€40–173
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to IrunAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La RochelleTer
13h 14m
€82–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to La RochelleFlixBus N1721 / ...
13h 25m
€70–100
Drive 865.4 km
1. Drive from Madrid to La Rochelle865.4 km
8h 20m
€135–194
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)MAD - LRH
7h 36m
€93–313
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)MAD - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
7h 56m
€61–210

Madrid to La Rochelle by train and foot

20Weekly Services

13h 14mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madrid to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 957.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to La Rochelle via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 13h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Madrid to La Rochelle 4 times a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 13h 25m.

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