What is the distance between Bordeaux and La Rochelle?

Bordeaux and La Rochelle are 97 miles (156 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle?

If you're headed to La Rochelle from Bordeaux, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare Saint-Jean and arrive at Gare routière de La Rochelle. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in La Rochelle?

Once in La Rochelle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Grand Roue La Rochelle, New World Museum, La Rochelle Aquarium, Old Town & Old Harbour and The Musée des Automates.

Bus Bordeaux to La Rochelle from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bordeaux to La Rochelle on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 20m	8:25pm	La Rochelle	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	2h 50m	2:10pm	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 45m	5:05pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to La Rochelle on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	2h 30m	8:20am	La Rochelle	Cheapest
Bus	2:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 5m	4:55am	La Rochelle	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	2h 50m	2:10pm	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 15m	5:45am	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 45m	5:05pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to La Rochelle on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	2h 30m	8:20am	La Rochelle	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 20m	8:25pm	La Rochelle	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	2h 50m	2:10pm	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 45m	5:05pm	La Rochelle	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to La Rochelle on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	2h 30m	8:20am	La Rochelle	Cheapest
Bus	2:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 5m	4:55am	La Rochelle	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	2h 50m	2:10pm	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 15m	5:45am	La Rochelle	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	2h 45m	5:05pm	La Rochelle	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bordeaux to La Rochelle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach La Rochelle. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $10, 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$10 - $52	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $33	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bordeaux and La Rochelle?

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.

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle?
What are the best sights and things to do in La Rochelle?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$17

11/26

$60

Today

$11

11/28

$11

11/29

$9

11/30

$9

12/01

$9

12/02

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The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to La Rochelle was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $60 for a bus ticket from Bordeaux to La Rochelle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually FlixBus 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.