What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Santander to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 6h and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at La Rochelle via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at La Rochelle via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Santander to La Rochelle?

The distance between Santander and La Rochelle is 618 km. The road distance is 617.5 km.

How do I travel from Santander to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Santander to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Santander to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to La Rochelle bus from?

Santander to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to La Rochelle train from?

Santander to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Santander to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Santander to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Santander to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to La Rochelle train arrive?

Santander to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to La Rochelle is 617 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Santander to La Rochelle.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3048+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Santander to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Santander 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
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
9h 35m
€43–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 45m
€82–181
Drive 617.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to La Rochellecar 617.5 km
6h
€98–141
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 7m
€90–311
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
10h 14m
€46–91
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
14h 5m
€81–180
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SDR - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 13m
€107–297

Santander to La Rochelle by bus

20Weekly Buses

9h 35mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 618.5 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to La Rochelle via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to La Rochelle via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 14h 5m.

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