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 - €120 and takes 12h 10m.

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 15m and costs €95 - €260.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

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 Ville via Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Madrid to La Rochelle?

The distance between Madrid and La Rochelle is 919 km. The road distance is 868.7 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 bus which takes 12h 10m and costs €70 - €120.

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

The bus from Madrid to La Rochelle takes 12h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 bus which takes 12h 10m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 12h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 8h 13m.

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 869 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 3297+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madrid to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
12h 10m
€70–120
Bus via Pamplona
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Pamplonabus Madrid to Pamplona / ...
2. Take the bus from Pamplona to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 44m
€67–141
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
12h 28m
€143–258
Drive 868.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to La Rochellecar 868.7 km
8h 21m
€139–201
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)plane MAD - LRH
8h 13m
€86–252
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 33m
€93–259
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAD - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 15m
€98–254

Madrid to La Rochelle by bus

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Distance: 919.3 km
Duration: 12h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Madrid to La Rochelle twice daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to La Rochelle Ville via Irun, Zubiaurre, Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 28m.

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