There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LRH - MAD
4h 40m€91–229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Madridbus FlixBus N1721
13h 57m€80–130Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
13h 9m€88–149Drive 872.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madridcar 872.6 km
8h 22m€138–199Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
13h 58m€101–175
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €90 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Madrid via La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) and Madrid is 671 km. The road distance is 872.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 9m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid, including transfers.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 57m.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid is 873 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Madrid.
What companies run services between La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France and Madrid, Spain?
Ryanair, Air Europa, and two other airlines fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Madrid twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–210
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–210
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–210
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–220
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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