There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus, car, plane, 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, bus
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
8h 34m€81–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
8h 37m€50–84Drive 515.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteizcar 515.9 km
4h 57m€82–118Fly, bus
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LRH - BIQ
- Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
8h 15m€157–368Train
- 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 Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Re
9h 34m€87–173
La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Vitoria-Gasteiz via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Vitoria/Gasteiz via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Pasajes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Vitoria-Gasteiz is 552 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs €80 - €170.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz via Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Vitoria/Gasteiz via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, and Pasajes in around 9h 34m.
- 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
- €120–500
- 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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- 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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pasajes to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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 Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.autobuseslaunion.com/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.
La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz.
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