There are 5 ways to get from Tarnos to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
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- Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h€27–51Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€26–44Train
- Take the train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
6h 27m€62–123Drive 365.5 km
- Drive from Tarnos to La Rochellecar 365.5 km
3h 27m€59–85Fly
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BIQ - LRH
15h 43m€145–365
Tarnos to La Rochelle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarnos to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tarnos to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarnos to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Mairie de Tarnos and arriving at La Rochelle via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Tarnos to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bayonne and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Tarnos and La Rochelle is 371 km. The road distance is 365.5 km.
The best way to get from Tarnos to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs €27 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Tarnos to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Tarnos to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayonne station.
Tarnos to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bayonne station.
The best way to get from Tarnos to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 6h and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 6h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €370 and takes 15h 43m.
What companies run services between Tarnos, France and La Rochelle, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarnos - Mairie to La Rochelle Ville via Bayonne - Pem Gare Sncf Quai 3, Bayonne, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–550
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110–550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Tarnos to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Tarnos to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarnos to La Rochelle is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Tarnos to La Rochelle.
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