There are 7 ways to get from Hondarribia to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h 31m€66–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 8m€30–65Drive 408.9 km
- Drive from Hondarribia to La Rochellecar 408.9 km
3h 55m€66–94Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BIQ - LRH
13h 27m€145–358Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 31m€32–63Fly San Sebastián Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EAS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 7m€159–352Fly San Sebastián Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane EAS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 28m€97–398
Hondarribia to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hondarribia to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hondarribia to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Hondarribia to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Hondarribia - Sabin Arana Goiri 8 Parean and arriving at La Rochelle via San Sebastian / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Hondarribia to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Hondarribia and La Rochelle is 428 km. The road distance is 408.9 km.
The best way to get from Hondarribia to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Hondarribia to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Hondarribia to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia station.
Hondarribia to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from Hondarribia to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Hondarribia, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Ville to La Rochelle Ville via Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–330
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €90–470
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–340
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–440
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 Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- 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 San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Hondarribia to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia to La Rochelle is 409 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Hondarribia to La Rochelle.
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