The distance between Bordeaux and La Rochelle is around 184km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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 Rochelle → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the bus to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).
The distance between Bordeaux and La Rochelle is around 184km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Bordeaux and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bordeaux and La Rochelle with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 20m.
SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and La Rochelle with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 50m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and La Rochelle. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bordeaux and La Rochelle. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 20m | €35($35) | every 4 hours | 194km (120 miles) |
Bus | 2h 50m | €13($13) | twice daily | 185km (115 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €25($25) | on demand | 184km (114 miles) |
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.