There are 4 ways to get from Zarautz to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 33m€29–55Train
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
7h 39m€84–137Drive 439.8 km
- Drive from Zarautz to La Rochellecar 439.8 km
4h 9m€84–121Bus
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
7h 50m€30–60
Zarautz to La Rochelle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zarautz to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Zarautz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Zarautz to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Zarautz - Nafarroa Kalea 20 - Sanz-enea and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Zarautz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Zarautz and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Zarautz and La Rochelle is 436 km. The road distance is 439.8 km.
The best way to get from Zarautz to La Rochelle without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 7h 33m and costs €29 - €55.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Zarautz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Zarautz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Zarautz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from Zarautz to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 7h 33m and costs €29 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Zarautz, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Zarautz - Nafarroa Kalea 20 - Sanz-enea to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Donostia - Renfe Geltokia, San Sebastián - Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zarautz to La Rochelle Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zarautz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Zarautz 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 Zarautz to La Rochelle is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Zarautz to La Rochelle.
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