There are 5 ways to get from Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle by train, 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.
Train, bus via Bordeaux
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
4h 43m€25–41Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 50m€23–39Train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 46m€41–79Drive 252.7 km
- Drive from Pyla sur Mer to La Rochellecar 252.7 km
2h 32m€41–59Train via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Arcachon to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
5h 8m€42–81
Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Pyla sur Mer and La Rochelle is 254 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle without a car is to train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 4h 43m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arcachon station.
Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Pyla sur Mer to La Rochelle.
There are 2468+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
What companies run services between Pyla sur Mer, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Les Fauvettes to La Rochelle Ville via Gare d'Arcachon, Arcachon, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 46m.
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 Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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 Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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