There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Porttrain Ter
6h 58m€71–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Portbus Autocar
7h 23m€43–74Drive 406.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portcar 406.8 km
4h 30m€63–91Fly, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LRH - BIQ
- Take the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Porttrain
7h 32m€152–362
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at St Jean Pied De Port via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Jean Pied De Port via Bordeaux St Jean and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 444 km. The road distance is 406.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to St Jean Pied De Port via Bordeaux St Jean and Bayonne in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to St Jean Pied De Port via Bayonne and Bayonne in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–480
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–490
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
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