There are 4 ways to get from Pau to La Rochelle by bus, train (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
best- Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus N765
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
5h 35m€32–48Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€27–47Train
- Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
5h 48m€70–128Drive 381.2 km
- Drive from Pau to La Rochellecar 381.2 km
3h 47m€61–88
Pau to La Rochelle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pau to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Pau and La Rochelle is 377 km. The road distance is 381.2 km.
The best way to get from Pau to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Pau to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Pau to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Pau to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Pau to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Pau to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Pau to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to La Rochelle is 381 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Pau to La Rochelle.
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