There are 11 ways to get from Pontevedra to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, plane, train (Renfe), or towncar
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Pontevedra to Zamoratrain Ave
- Take the bus from Zamora to Bordeauxbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
15h 53m€123–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vigo - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 14m€90–155Train, bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Take the train from Pontevedra to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
18h 6m€142–216Drive 1,137.5 km
- Drive from Pontevedra to La Rochellecar 1,137.5 km
11h 17m€183–264Fly Vigo to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane VGO - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 6m€118–392Train
- Take the train from Pontevedra to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
18h 50m€283–506Bus via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Pontevedra - Estación de Autobuses to Bilbao Estación Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
19h 10m€100–162Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take a town car from Pontevedra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane OPO - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 34m€265–527Fly Vigo to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane VGO - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 39m€135–367Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take a town car from Pontevedra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane OPO - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 37m€277–472Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take a town car from Pontevedra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane OPO - LRH
7h 3m€287–472
Pontevedra to La Rochelle by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontevedra to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pontevedra to La Rochelle is to towncar and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €280 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontevedra to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pontevedra - Estación de Autobuses and arriving at La Rochelle via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontevedra to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pontevedra and arriving at La Rochelle via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
The distance between Pontevedra and La Rochelle is 1253 km. The road distance is 1137.5 km.
The best way to get from Pontevedra to La Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 53m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 15h 53m to get from Pontevedra to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Pontevedra to La Rochelle bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Pontevedra - Estación de Autobuses station.
Pontevedra to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Pontevedra station.
The best way to get from Pontevedra to La Rochelle is to train which takes 18h 50m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Bilbao, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 19h 10m.
What companies run services between Pontevedra, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Pontevedra to La Rochelle via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Narbonne, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 18h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontevedra - Estación de Autobuses to La Rochelle via Bilbao Estación Intermodal and Bilbao in around 19h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Vigo to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–420
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Pontevedra to Zamora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Pontevedra to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- (+34) 988 225 288
- anpian@anpian.com
- Website
- anpian.com
Bus from Zamora to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Schedules at
- anpian.com
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Pontevedra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €200
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Pontevedra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €200
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Pontevedra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €200
- Website
- VM Transfers
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More Questions & Answers
Pontevedra to La Rochelle bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Bilbao Estación Intermodal station.
Pontevedra to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontevedra to La Rochelle is 1137 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Pontevedra to La Rochelle.
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