There are 4 ways to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Salvatierra De Alava to Pasajestrain Re
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
9h 6m€110–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vitoria to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 38m€43–74Drive 498.8 km
- Drive from Biaritz to La Rochellecar 498.8 km
4h 54m€92–132Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Albeiz / Albénizbus
- Take the train from Araya to Iruntrain Re
- Take the bus from Irun to La Rochellebus
10h 41m€52–81
Biaritz to La Rochelle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Biaritz to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Ordoñana / Erdoñana and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Vitoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Biaritz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Salvatierra De Alava and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Pasaia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Biaritz and La Rochelle is 555 km. The road distance is 498.8 km.
The best way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Biaritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Vitoria station.
Biaritz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Salvatierra De Alava station.
The best way to get from Biaritz to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Biaritz, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Biaritz to La Rochelle Ville via Salvatierra De Alava, Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Vitoria to La Rochelle - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Salvatierra De Alava to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Araya to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
- €45–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Vitoria to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vitoria to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Irun to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Albeiz / Albéniz
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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Booking & Getting There
Biaritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Biaritz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Pasajes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biaritz to La Rochelle is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Biaritz to La Rochelle.
There are 2348+ hotels available in La Rochelle.