There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pauillac by train, bus, car, or ferry
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 La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pauillactrain Ter
4h 1m€51–79Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from P+R Simone Veil to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
- Take the ferry from Embarcadère de Royan to Embarcadère du Verdonferry L1
- Take the bus from Pointe de Grave to Coll. P. de Belleymebus
6h 36m€9–26Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Pl. Ravezies to Hotel de Villebus 424
6h 10m€19–29Drive 220.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Pauillaccar 220.7 km
2h 33m€41–59
La Rochelle to Pauillac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Pauillac is to bus which costs €19 - €29 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Pauillac is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Pauillac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Hotel de Ville via Gare Saint-Jean and Pl. Ravezies. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Pauillac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Pauillac via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Pauillac is 262 km. The road distance is 220.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pauillac without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from La Rochelle to Pauillac, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Pauillac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Pauillac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pauillac is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pauillac, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Pauillac via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Hotel de Ville via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare Saint-Jean, Place Ravezies, and Pl. Ravezies in around 6h 10m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pauillac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 1 74 34 20 00
- Website
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Pl. Ravezies to Hotel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Pointe de Grave to Coll. P. de Belleyme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from P+R Simone Veil to ROY Gare Intermodale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
- Phone
- +33 1 74 34 20 00
- Website
- Citram Aquitaine
Ferry from Embarcadère de Royan to Embarcadère du Verdon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–19
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
- Passenger
- €3
- Car
- €19
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Pauillac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Pauillac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Pauillac is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from La Rochelle to Pauillac.
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