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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bruges is to bus and line 35 bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bruges is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Bruges Centre via Gare Saint-Jean and Gambetta Mériadeck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Bruges. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Bruges Gironde via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Bruges?

The distance between La Rochelle and Bruges is 220 km. The road distance is 181.1 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from La Rochelle to Bruges, including transfers.

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

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

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

La Rochelle to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Bruges?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bruges is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Bruges bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Bruges bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Bruges train arrive?

La Rochelle to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Bruges is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from La Rochelle to Bruges.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Bruges?

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La Rochelle to Bruges - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 35 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bruges by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
3h 11m
€37–73
Bus, line 35 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare Saint-Jean to Bruges Centrebus 35
4h 6m
€17–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 15m
€20–32
Drive 181.1 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Brugescar 181.1 km
1h 48m
€29–41

La Rochelle to Bruges by train

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Distance: 219.5 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bruges, France?

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. Alternatively, 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.

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