How to travel from Bayonne to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Bayonne and La Rochelle is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bayonne to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out La RochelleBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Bayonne and La Rochelle is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Bayonne and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bayonne and La Rochelle with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bayonne and La Rochelle. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Bayonne to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and La Rochelle

Transport options from Bayonne to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€60($60)
every 4 hours392km (243 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€22($22)
twice daily375km (233 miles)
Bus to La Rochelle5h 45m
€46($46)
once daily452km (281 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€66($66)
on demand369km (229 miles)

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Airports near La Rochelle

The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle