How to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- 154 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 14m
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
2h 14m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bordeaux to La Rochelle. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 14m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
154 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €44Reading date not recorded | 11h 55m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 14mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€44Reading date not recorded11h 55m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 14m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bordeaux → La Rochellebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 14m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 16:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 00:50 | 16:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 10 | 00:00 | 23:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bordeaux to La Rochelle works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle, about 2h 14m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 14m, direct, no transfers.
Bordeaux to La Rochelle: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle?
The most useful route takes about 2h 14m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 16:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bordeaux to La Rochelle?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 16:50.
How far is La Rochelle from Bordeaux?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bordeaux to La Rochelle cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bordeaux to La Rochelle?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
Can you get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to La Rochelle?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026