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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Gaztelugatxeby bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Gaztelugatxe by bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus bus Do04
    8h 30m
    €74–114

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 58m
    €46–82

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Lemoatrain train E1
    10h 22m
    €99–166

  4. Drive  530.5 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Gaztelugatxecar car 530.5 km
    5h 25m
    €87–125

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane NTE - BIO
    8h 40m
    €137–349

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane BOD - BIO
    9h 13m
    €126–324

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Gaztelugatxe, Spain?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Gaztelugatxe via Donostia / San Sebastián and Airport Loiu Bilbao in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Gaztelugatxe via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Lemoa, and Bermeo in around 10h 22m.

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