What's the distance between La Rochelle and Bordeaux by coach?

The journey from La Rochelle to Bordeaux by coach covers an approximate distance of 97 miles (156 km).

How can I get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux without driving?

You can reach Bordeaux from La Rochelle by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus La Rochelle to Bordeaux from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from La Rochelle to Bordeaux on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:10	La Rochelle	2h 35m	22:45	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
	Bus	21:30	La Rochelle	2h 15m	23:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Fastest

Next departures from La Rochelle to Bordeaux on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15	La Rochelle	2h 45m	14:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	13:35	La Rochelle	2h 15m	15:50	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Fastest
Bus	21:30	La Rochelle	2h 15m	23:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	14:35	La Rochelle	2h 50m	17:25	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures from La Rochelle to Bordeaux on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	La Rochelle	2h 15m	23:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	La Rochelle	2h 10m	02:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	13:35	La Rochelle	2h 15m	15:50	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	11:15	La Rochelle	2h 45m	14:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	14:35	La Rochelle	2h 50m	17:25	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures from La Rochelle to Bordeaux on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15	La Rochelle	2h 45m	14:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	13:35	La Rochelle	2h 15m	15:50	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Fastest
Bus	21:30	La Rochelle	2h 15m	23:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	14:35	La Rochelle	2h 50m	17:25	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures from La Rochelle to Bordeaux on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15	La Rochelle	2h 45m	14:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	La Rochelle	2h 10m	02:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	13:35	La Rochelle	2h 15m	15:50	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	14:35	La Rochelle	2h 50m	17:25	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures from La Rochelle to Bordeaux on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:35	La Rochelle	2h 15m	15:50	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:10	La Rochelle	2h 35m	22:45	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:23 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from La Rochelle to Bordeaux

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bordeaux. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20carpool per day

2hAverage duration

97 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£8 - £50	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £27	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in La Rochelle and Bordeaux?

Stops in La Rochelle

A
Gare routière de La Rochelle
Place Pierre Sémard, 17000 La Rochelle, France
B
La Rochelle (Gare routière)
9 Place de Verdun, 17000 La Rochelle, France
C
Avenue Jean Moulin
1 Avenue Jean Moulin, 17000 La Rochelle, France

Stops in Bordeaux

A
Gare Saint-Jean
33 Rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux, France
B
Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux
138 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
C
Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas
Gare Routière De Bordeaux, Parking Descas, 33800 Bordeaux, France
D
137 Rue des Terres de Borde
137 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
E
Gare St-Jean
32, rue Charles Domercq, Bordeaux, France
F
Quai de Paludate
Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, Quai de Paludate 18, 33800, Bordeaux, The stop is located near hotel Ibis.

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11165 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £8

BlaBlaBus La Rochelle Bordeaux recent customer reviews

Very good service and very thankful we were able to catch the bus when there were no trains running.

Michael J.

13 January 2020

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux

What's the distance between La Rochelle and Bordeaux by coach?
The journey from La Rochelle to Bordeaux by coach covers an approximate distance of 97 miles (156 km).
How can I get from La Rochelle to Bordeaux without driving?
You can reach Bordeaux from La Rochelle by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£26

26/11

No data

Today

£10

28/11

£9

29/11

£7

30/11

£9

01/12

£7

02/12

£6

The cheapest trip from La Rochelle to Bordeaux was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Rochelle to Bordeaux as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £33 for a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Bordeaux based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.