There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bruges by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenontrain Ter
3h 10m€36–58Bus, line 35 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Terres de Borde to Bruges Centrebus 35
4h 18m€15–24Bus, line 35 bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Saint-Jean to Bruges Centrebus 35
4h€18–25Drive 181.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Brugescar 181.1 km
1h 48m€29–42
La Rochelle to Bruges by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bruges is to bus and line 35 bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bruges is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Bruges. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Bruges Centre via Gare Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Bruges. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Gare de Bruges via Cenon Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Bruges is 201 km. The road distance is 181.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from La Rochelle to Bruges, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Bruges 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 Bruges is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 35 bus via Bordeaux, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 4h.
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 Cenon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Bruges Centre via Bordeaux and Gare Saint-Jean in around 4h.
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 Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- Tbm
Bus from Gare Saint-Jean to Bruges Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
Bus from Terres de Borde to Bruges Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
- 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
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cenon station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Bruges is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from La Rochelle to Bruges.
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