There are 5 ways to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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 Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
7h 37m€39–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
8h€37–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
8h 23m€74–160Drive 475.8 km
- Drive from Pamplona to La Rochellecar 475.8 km
4h 52m€75–108Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
9h 14m€85–175
Pamplona to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Pamplona and La Rochelle is 496 km. The road distance is 475.8 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 7h 37m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Pamplona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona station.
Pamplona to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 7h 37m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to La Rochelle - Bus Station via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to La Rochelle Ville via San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 14m.
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 Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Pamplona to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to La Rochelle is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Pamplona to La Rochelle.
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