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How to get fromSantander to La Rochelleby bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Santander to La Rochelle by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus bus 7783
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    8h 30m
    €54–81

  2. Bus via Bilbao

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 40m
    €45–82

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    13h 32m
    €96–165

  4. Drive  617.4 km

    1. Drive from Santander to La Rochellecar car 617.4 km
    6h
    €113–164

  5. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SDR - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    10h 5m
    €115–339

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus bus 7783
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    8h 37m
    €74–117

  7. Bus, train via Estación de autobuses de Santander

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus 783
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    9h 12m
    €74–117

  8. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane SDR - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    8h 1m
    €130–311

Santander to La Rochelle by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to La Rochelle Ville via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 32m.

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