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

The cheapest way to get from Tarifa to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 26h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarifa to La Rochelle is to car ferry and fly and train which takes 8h 45m and costs €120 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Tarifa and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarifa to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Tarifa and arriving at La Rochelle via Algeciras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

How far is it from Tarifa to La Rochelle?

The distance between Tarifa and La Rochelle is 1555 km. The road distance is 1524.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarifa to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 45m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Tarifa to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Tarifa to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Tarifa station.

Where does the Tarifa to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Tarifa to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Can I drive from Tarifa to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarifa to La Rochelle is 1524 km. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Tarifa to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2735+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Tarifa to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Tarifa to La Rochelle by car ferry, plane, train, bus, 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.

Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TNG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 45m
€124–489
Bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal Fuengirolabus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AGP - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 51m
€90–277
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
2. Take the train from Malaga - Maria Zambrano Station to Estación de Atochatrain
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Narbonnetrain
4. Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
5. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
20h 45m
€249–515
Bus
1. Take the bus from Algeciras to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1158
26h
€103–186
Drive 1,524.2 km
1. Drive from Tarifa to La Rochellecar 1,524.2 km
15h
€240–347
Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane TNG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 27m
€122–584
Bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal Fuengirolabus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AGP - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 14m
€97–272
Bus, train to Seville Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SVQ - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 45m
€112–351
Bus, train to Seville Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SVQ - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
12h 27m
€115–296
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
26h 31m
€105–201

Tarifa to La Rochelle by bus

6Weekly Buses

26hAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,554.6 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Algeciras to La Rochelle 6 times a week. Tickets cost €100–180 and the journey takes 24h 15m.

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