There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral by bus, train, car, or rideshare
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 Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
2h 22m€15–24Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to La Rochelle185.6 km
2h 27m€11–12Train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
2h 35m€30–65Drive 185.6 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedralcar 185.6 km
1h 50m€29–42Bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 31m€17–29
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
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 €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Place de Verdun via Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at La Rochelle Ville. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Bordeaux and La Rochelle Cathedral is 183 km. The road distance is 185.6 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral, including transfers.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and La Rochelle Cathedral, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
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 St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle Cathedral train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville 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.