There are 8 ways to get from León to La Rochelle by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), 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
best- Take the bus from León to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 28m€72–125Train
- Take the train from Leon to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pasajestrain Re
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
12h 55m€125–236Drive 803.8 km
- Drive from León to La Rochellecar 803.8 km
7h 41m€128–184Fly León Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LEN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
12h 41m€163–668Bus via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Leon to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stgo-Bi
- Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
12h 20m€75–117Fly León Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LEN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
11h 13m€263–863Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 39m€131–351Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAD - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 21m€141–346
León to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from León to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from León to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 7h 41m and costs €120 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from León to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from León and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from León to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Pasaia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between León and La Rochelle is 803 km. The road distance is 803.8 km.
The best way to get from León to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from León to La Rochelle, including transfers.
León to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from León station.
León to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between León, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from León to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leon to La Rochelle Ville via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from León Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €120–650
Flights from León Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–550
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–200
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from León Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €120–650
Flights from León Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–550
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–200
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from León Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–650
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from León Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–600
Flights from León Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140–650
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €85–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Leon to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- 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 Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- 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 La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- 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 Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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 La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- 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 Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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 Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from León to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Leon to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
León to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
León to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Vitoria/Gasteiz station.
Yes, the driving distance between León to La Rochelle is 804 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from León to La Rochelle.
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