There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux 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 La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 17m€15–28Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Bordeaux182.7 km
2h 30m€11Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2h 38m€30–65Drive 183.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle Station to Bordeauxcar 183.3 km
1h 54m€29–41
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station station and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between La Rochelle Station and Bordeaux is 181 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs €15 - €28.
The bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs €15 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle Station, France and Bordeaux, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 1h 59m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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 - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from La Rochelle Station to Bordeaux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle Station and Bordeaux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.