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

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There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Santander by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus FlixBus 783
    9h 32m
    €69–117

  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 to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus FlixBus 783
    9h 57m
    €50–84

  3. Train, bus via Irun

    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 bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    10h 58m
    €96–164

  4. Drive  613.2 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Santandercar car 613.2 km
    6h
    €101–145

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane NTE - SDR
    10h 57m
    €128–284

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    10h 16m
    €50–85

  7. 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 Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    4. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
    14h 20m
    €89–163

  8. 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 Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane BOD - SDR
    9h 51m
    €121–319

La Rochelle to Santander by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare Saint-Jean, Meca, and Bordeaux in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Santander via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 14h 20m.

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