There are 5 ways to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, 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
best- Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 9m€28–51Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Biarritz to La Rochelle377.5 km
4h 35m€25Train
- Take the train from Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
6h 43m€66–126Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 32m€27–46Drive 377.3 km
- Drive from Biarritz to La Rochellecar 377.3 km
3h 39m€61–88
Biarritz to La Rochelle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Biarritz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Mairie de Biarritz L. Barthou and arriving at La Rochelle via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Biarritz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Biarritz and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Biarritz and La Rochelle is 373 km. The road distance is 377.3 km.
The best way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €28 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Biarritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayonne station.
Biarritz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Biarritz station.
The best way to get from Biarritz to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Biarritz, France and La Rochelle, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Trois Fontaines to La Rochelle via Gare de Biarritz, Biarritz, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 6h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Biarritz to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Biarritz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Biarritz 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 Biarritz to La Rochelle is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Biarritz to La Rochelle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Biarritz and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.