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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus via Bordeaux

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1093 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    7h 35m
    €45–67

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus Do01 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 4m
    €42–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    8h 46m
    €75–143

  4. Drive  518.6 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to La Rochellecar car 518.6 km
    4h 58m
    €85–123

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BIQ - LRH
    14h 45m
    €193–722

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    10h 26m
    €77–143

Bilbao to La Rochelle by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to La Rochelle via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 10h 26m.

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