There are 6 ways to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, plane, 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 Bayonnebus FlixBus 1186
- Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
8h€38–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Biarritzbus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
9h 4m€72–148Drive 475.8 km
- Drive from Pamplona to La Rochellecar 475.8 km
4h 52m€75–109Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Biarritzbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BIQ - LRH
14h 5m€152–438Bus via Bordeaux
- 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
8h 39m€39–79Train
- 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
11h 21m€85–178
Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h.
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 Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at La Rochelle via San Sebastián-Donostia, Bentak-Irun, Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
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 which takes 8h and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Pamplona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to La Rochelle via Bayonne in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to La Rochelle via San Sebastián-Donostia, Bentak-Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 11h 21m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–430
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–440
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €120–550
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pamplona to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pamplona to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pamplona to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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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