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 €30 - €65 and takes 10h 5m.

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 10h 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 17m.

How far is it from Santander to La Rochelle?

The distance between Santander and La Rochelle is 619 km. The road distance is 614 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 10h 5m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 10h 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 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 10h 5m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 17m.

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 614 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 2400+ 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
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
10h 5m
€31–65
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
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
11h
€24–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 35m
€59–149
Drive 614 km
1. Drive from Santander to La Rochellecar 614 km
6h
€97–140
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
7h 8m
€79–324
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 17m
€56–139
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
8h 16m
€94–275

Santander to La Rochelle by bus

17Weekly Buses

10h 5mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 618.6 km
Duration: 10h 5m

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 10h 5m. 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 17m.

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