There are 4 ways to get from Pauillac to La Rochelle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 20m€42–80Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Hotel de Ville to Pl. Raveziesbus 424
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
5h 13m€18–26Drive 225.3 km
- Drive from Pauillac to La Rochellecar 225.3 km
2h 34m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jeanbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 18m€25–37
Pauillac to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pauillac to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €18 - €27 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pauillac to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pauillac to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Hotel de Ville and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Pauillac to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pauillac and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Pauillac and La Rochelle is 262 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.
The best way to get from Pauillac to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Pauillac to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Pauillac to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Citram Aquitaine, depart from Hotel de Ville station.
Pauillac to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pauillac station.
The best way to get from Pauillac to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Pauillac, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Pauillac to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel de Ville to La Rochelle via Pl. Ravezies, Place Ravezies - le Bouscat, Gare Saint-Jean, and Bordeaux in around 5h 13m.
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 Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 74 34 20 00
- Website
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Hotel de Ville to Pl. Ravezies
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
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Booking & Getting There
Pauillac to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Citram Aquitaine, arrive at Pl. Ravezies station.
Pauillac to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pauillac to La Rochelle is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Pauillac to La Rochelle.
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