There are 5 ways to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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Bus via Bayonne
best- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus
7h 58m€34–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
9h 10m€73–162Drive 475.8 km
- Drive from Pamplona to La Rochellecar 475.8 km
4h 52m€75–109Bus
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
8h€35–63Train
- 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 2m€83–174
Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to bus via Bayonne which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at La Rochelle via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
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 2m.
The distance between Pamplona and La Rochelle is 499 km. The road distance is 475.8 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle without a car is to bus via Bayonne which takes 7h 58m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Pamplona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona 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 bus via Bayonne which takes 7h 58m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to La Rochelle via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bayonne in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, 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 2m.
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 Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- 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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- 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
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián 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 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Pamplona to La Rochelle.
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