There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Bus via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 26m€58–112Train via Burgos
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
14h 38m€142–258Drive 847.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyescar 847.3 km
8h 9m€137–198Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LRH - MAD
8h 1m€84–306Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Madrid Barajas Airportbus FlixBus N1721
12h 30m€75–113Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Madrid-Principe Piotrain
16h 30m€158–254Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane NTE - MAD
7h 3m€74–280Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BOD - MAD
7h 40m€88–274Train, train to San Sebastián Airport, fly
- 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
9h 53m€132–435
La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €55 - €120 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €70 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to San Sebastián de los Reyes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Av.España-M.Sebastián Izuel via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Av.Hispanidad-Aeropuerto T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia, Pasajes, Burgos Rosa De Lima and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between La Rochelle and San Sebastián de los Reyes is 862 km. The road distance is 847.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 11h 26m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes, including transfers.
La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes 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 San Sebastián de los Reyes is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 11h 26m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can train via Burgos, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 14h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €310 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Av.España-M.Sebastián Izuel via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Madrid - Barajas Airport T4, and Av.Hispanidad-Aeropuerto T4 in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, Burgos Rosa De Lima, and Madrid Chamartín in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–410
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- 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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- 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 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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes 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 San Sebastián de los Reyes is 847 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from La Rochelle to San Sebastián de los Reyes.
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