What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Bourdeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Bourdeaux. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Arpajon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Bourdeaux?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Breuillet Village via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux?

The distance between La Rochelle and Bourdeaux is 509 km. The road distance is 430.5 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €85 - €180.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Bourdeaux bus from?

La Rochelle to Bourdeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Bourdeaux train from?

La Rochelle to Bourdeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Bourdeaux bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Bourdeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Bourdeaux train arrive?

La Rochelle to Bourdeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Bourdeaux is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux.

Where can I stay near Bourdeaux?

There are 23015+ hotels available in Bourdeaux.

La Rochelle to Bourdeaux - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bourdeaux by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Breuillet Villagetrain C
4h 22m
€87–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours to Arpajonbus FlixBus N1152
8h 6m
€37–66
Drive 430.5 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Bourdeauxcar 430.5 km
4h 18m
€66–96
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Breuillet Villagetrain
6h 14m
€150–348
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Breuillet Villagetrain
7h 28m
€144–333

La Rochelle to Bourdeaux by train and bus

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Distance: 509.2 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bourdeaux, Île-de-France, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Breuillet Village via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Saint-Michel - Saint-Germain, and Saint-Michel Notre-Dame in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Breuillet Village via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Tours, Arpajon, and Arpajon in around 8h 6m.

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