There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Salou by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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 Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Camp De Tarragonatrain
11h 57m€140–269Bus via Pamplona
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pamplonabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Salou, Estación de Autobusesbus
15h 54m€72–128Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1136
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Salou - Monument Jaume Ibus
14h 10m€89–129Drive 749.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saloucar 749.3 km
8h 31m€120–173Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LRH - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
9h 11m€116–300Train 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 Tarragonatrain Re / ...
12h 17m€137–291Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus
14h 14m€114–227Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Reus Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LRH - REU
14h 59m€88–206Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
8h 17m€79–257Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
8h 56m€73–242Train, train to San Sebastián Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
10h 54m€121–388
La Rochelle to Salou by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Salou is to bus via Pamplona which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Salou is to train and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs €75 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Salou. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Salou - Monument Jaume I via Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte and Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Salou. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Salou is 968 km. The road distance is 749.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Salou without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from La Rochelle to Salou, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Salou bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Salou 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 Salou is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 14h 59m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Salou, Spain?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Salou - Pl Europa - Hotel Salou Princess via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, Camp De Tarragona, and Estació del Camp de Tarragona in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Salou - Monument Jaume I via Barcelona, Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte, Gran Via - Pau Claris, and Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–130
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Salou bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.
La Rochelle to Salou 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 Salou is 749 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from La Rochelle to Salou.
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