There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
5h 23m€68–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 10m€32–63Drive 390.7 km
- Drive from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochellecar 390.7 km
3h 40m€61–88Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 53m€33–58
Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and arriving at La Rochelle via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Jean De Luz Ciboure and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and La Rochelle is 414 km. The road distance is 390.7 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayonne station.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Jean De Luz Ciboure station.
The best way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.
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 St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle is 391 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to La Rochelle.
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