There are 3 ways to get from Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais by train, 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
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Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Eglisottes
Cheapest option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Geltokia to Centre Commercial Ametzondo
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Take the bus from Bayonne to Bordeaux
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Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Eglisottes
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais
Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais by train and bus
The journey time between Oloron-Sainte-Marie and La Roche-Chalais is around 6h 55m and covers a distance of around 339 km. This includes an average layover time of around 3h. Operated by SNCF, TGV inOui and Les lignes régulières en Dordogne, the Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais service departs from Oloron Ste Marie and arrives in Croix de Justice. Typically 13 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in La Roche-Chalais is 800 130 000.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais is to bus and train which costs €27 - €50 and takes 10h 43m.
The quickest way to get from Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 16m.
The distance between Oloron-Sainte-Marie and La Roche-Chalais is 223 km. The road distance is 307.1 km.
The best way to get from Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais.
There are 50+ hotels available in La Roche-Chalais. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 223.5 km
- Duration: 6h 55m
What companies run services between Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France and La Roche-Chalais, France?
You can take a train from Oloron-Sainte-Marie to La Roche-Chalais via Pau, Bordeaux St Jean, Les Eglisottes, and Les Églisottes-et-Chalaures - Gare sur Réservation in around 6h 55m.

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Eglisottes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €16 - €23

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55

- Phone
- 0 800 891 091
- Website
- hegobus.fr
Bus from Geltokia to Centre Commercial Ametzondo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1
- Website
- Hegobus

- Phone
- (+351) 258 454 303
- info@barquense.com
- Website
- barquense.pt
Bus from Bayonne to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Schedules at
- barquense.pt
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