There are 4 ways to get from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 39m€32–67Train
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h 56m€67–149Drive 421.5 km
- Drive from San Sebastián Station to La Rochellecar 421.5 km
4h€67–97Bus
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
5h 45m€35–65
San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h and costs €65 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Sebastian / Donostia and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between San Sebastián Station and La Rochelle is 415 km. The road distance is 421.5 km.
The best way to get from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 5h 39m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle, including transfers.
San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from San Sebastián - Bus Station.
San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 5h 39m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between San Sebastián Station, Spain and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 56m.
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 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
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- 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
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
San Sebastián Station 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 San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from San Sebastián Station to La Rochelle.
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