There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Málaga by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), 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 to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane BOD - AGP
7h 36m€77–281Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane LRH - AGP
7h 17m€68–254Train via Barcelona
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
16h 25m€219–537Bus via Madrid
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Madridbus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Malaga Eeaabus
20h 50m€121–185Drive 1,364.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Málagacar 1,364.2 km
13h 56m€220–318Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane NTE - AGP
6h 59m€88–307Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid-Principe Piotrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
19h 39m€192–379Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Málagabus Irun
22h 25m€109–171
La Rochelle to Málaga by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Málaga is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 25m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Málaga is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €85 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Málaga. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Malaga Eeaa via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Granada Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Málaga. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Barcelona-Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Málaga is 1177 km. The road distance is 1364.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Málaga without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 16h 25m and costs €210 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from La Rochelle to Málaga, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Málaga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Málaga 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 Málaga is to train via Barcelona which takes 16h 25m and costs €210 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 20h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Málaga, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Barcelona-Sants, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Malaga Eeaa via Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, and Granada Estación de Autobuses in around 20h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–250
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–250
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 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Málaga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.
La Rochelle to Málaga 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 Málaga is 1364 km. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from La Rochelle to Málaga.
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