There are 5 ways to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus, train, train (Renfe, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
7h 39m€29–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 15m€18–39Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 19m€57–136Drive 473.6 km
- Drive from Pamplona to La Rochellecar 473.6 km
4h 53m€74–107Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
9h 45m€40–66
Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at La Rochelle via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Pamplona and La Rochelle is 512 km. The road distance is 473.6 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs €29 - €55.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Pamplona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station.
Pamplona to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Pamplona to La Rochelle via San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 8h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde station.
Pamplona to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to La Rochelle is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Pamplona to La Rochelle.
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