There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole by bus, train, car, or rideshare
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Bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 29m€18–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Bordeaux182.7 km
2h 25m€11Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2h 46m€35–66Drive 181.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropolecar 181.9 km
1h 51m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2h 34m€17–27
La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Bordeaux Métropole. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Gambetta Mériadeck via Gare Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Bordeaux Métropole is 183 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole without a car is to bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop which takes 2h 29m and costs €17 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole 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 to Bordeaux Métropole is to bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop which takes 2h 29m and costs €17 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bordeaux Métropole, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–28 and the journey takes 1h 59m. 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- 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 to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- 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 to Bordeaux Métropole bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole 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 to Bordeaux Métropole is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole.
There are 144+ hotels available in Bordeaux Métropole.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Bordeaux Métropole. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.