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 and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 11h 4m.

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 3m 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 and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

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 41m.

How far is it from Santander to La Rochelle?

The distance between Santander and La Rochelle is 648 km. The road distance is 615.2 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 and train via Irun which takes 10h 41m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m 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 via Bordeaux which takes 11h 25m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 41m.

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 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 2619+ 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, train via Irun
best
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 41m
€61–149
Bus, train
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 train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
11h 4m
€36–73
Drive 615.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to La Rochellecar 615.2 km
6h 3m
€96–138
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
€76–289
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
11h 25m
€51–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
11h 30m
€36–80
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 41m
€58–139
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 14m
€87–241

Santander to La Rochelle by bus and train

44Weekly Services

10h 41mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 648.4 km
Duration: 10h 41m

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, Bilbao, and Bordeaux in around 11h 25m. 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 41m.

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