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 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

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 and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

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 613 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 via Bordeaux which takes 9h 5m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 FlixBus, depart from Santander 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, bus or fly from Santander to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Santander to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 9h 5m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €440 and takes 12h 10m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Santander to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Santander to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux 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?

Book your Santander to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2896+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Santander to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 via Bordeaux
best
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
9h 5m
€42–71
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
€83–191
Drive 617.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to La Rochellecar 617.5 km
6h
€97–141
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SDR - LRH
12h 10m
€120–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus 711 / ...
10h 45m
€43–76
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
€81–190
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 8m
€86–318
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 14m
€109–343

Santander to La Rochelle by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 5mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 613 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 5 times a week.

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