There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole 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 to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2h 33m€17–25Rideshare
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 Ter / ...
2h 55m€36–58Drive 181.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropolecar 181.9 km
1h 51m€29–42Bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 9m€15–23
La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Gambetta Mériadeck via Meca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
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 55m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Bordeaux Métropole is 182 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 which takes 2h 33m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle 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 which takes 2h 33m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bordeaux Métropole, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Bordeaux Métropole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux 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 2349+ 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.