There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train via La Rochelle
best- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
2h 36m€35–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to La Rochelle185.6 km
2h 27m€11–12Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 20m€14–23Drive 185.6 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedralcar 185.6 km
1h 50m€36–51Train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinetrain Ter
2h 47m€35–60
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €11 - €12 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Bordeaux and La Rochelle Cathedral is 195 km. The road distance is 185.6 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral without a car is to train via La Rochelle which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €60.
The train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral is to train via La Rochelle which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and La Rochelle Cathedral, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h.
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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral is 186 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux and La Rochelle Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.