There are 5 ways to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- 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 N1158
8h 10m€33–63Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
9h 35m€32–74Bus, 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 11m€66–171Drive 473.6 km
- Drive from Pamplona to La Rochellecar 473.6 km
4h 53m€76–109Train
- 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 12m€74–182
Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 53m 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 Sebastian / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
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 12m.
The distance between Pamplona and La Rochelle is 502 km. The road distance is 473.6 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 which takes 8h 10m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to La Rochelle via San Sebastian / Donostia in around 8h 10m. 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 12m.
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- 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 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- 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
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
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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 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Pamplona to La Rochelle.
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