The distance between La Rochelle and Bayonne is around 369km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Bayonne by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bayonne → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Bayonne.
Take the bus to Bayonne.
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Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ).
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Bayonne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 45m. 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 €67 ($67).
The distance between La Rochelle and Bayonne is around 369km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from La Rochelle and Bayonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Bayonne is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Bayonne. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Bayonne. 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 20m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Bayonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 La Rochelle and Bayonne. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 45m.
FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Bayonne. The distance is around 369km (230 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 La Rochelle to Bayonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 20m | €60($60) | every 4 hours | 392km (243 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €22($22) | twice daily | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus to Irun | 6h 30m | €46($46) | twice daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €315($315) | 4 times a day | 1,220km (758 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €67($67) | on demand | 369km (230 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.