The average train between La Rochelle and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Donostia / San Sebastián. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Donostia / San Sebastián? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
La Rochelle to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between La Rochelle and Donostia / San Sebastián is 323 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 6h 50m.