The distance between La Rochelle and Bordeaux is around 185km (115 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bordeaux → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Bordeaux by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 15m. 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 La Rochelle and Bordeaux is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from La Rochelle and Bordeaux by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Bordeaux, 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 La Rochelle and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between La Rochelle and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 25m.
SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Bordeaux. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 15m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 185km (115 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 15m | €13($13) | twice daily | 187km (116 miles) |
Train | 2h 25m | €35($35) | every 4 hours | 194km (120 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €25($25) | on demand | 185km (115 miles) |
The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.