How far is La Rochelle from Bordeaux?

The distance between the two cities is 97 miles (156 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from La Rochelle to Bordeaux leave from Gare routière de La Rochelle and arrive at Gare Saint-Jean. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bordeaux?

Once in Bordeaux, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Eglise Notre Dame la Grande, Port of the Moon, La Cité du Vin, Utopia and Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror.

Bus La Rochelle to Bordeaux from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for La Rochelle to Bordeaux on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25pm	La Rochelle	7h 55m	9:20pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	11:45pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	La Rochelle	7h 30m	4:00am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for La Rochelle to Bordeaux on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	La Rochelle	2h 45m	2:00pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	3:50pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	11:45pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 50m	5:25pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for La Rochelle to Bordeaux on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	11:45pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	12:20am	La Rochelle	2h 10m	2:30am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	3:50pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	11:15am	La Rochelle	2h 45m	2:00pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 50m	5:25pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for La Rochelle to Bordeaux on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	La Rochelle	2h 45m	2:00pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	3:50pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	11:45pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 50m	5:25pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for La Rochelle to Bordeaux on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	La Rochelle	2h 45m	2:00pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	12:20am	La Rochelle	2h 10m	2:30am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	3:50pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 50m	5:25pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for La Rochelle to Bordeaux on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:35pm	La Rochelle	2h 15m	3:50pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10pm	La Rochelle	2h 35m	10:45pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:12 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from La Rochelle to Bordeaux

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bordeaux. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $90	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $33	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11143 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $10

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.

January 13, 2020

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

Where are the popular stops in La Rochelle and Bordeaux?

Stops in La Rochelle

A - Gare routière de La Rochelle

B - La Rochelle (Gare routière)

C - Avenue Jean Moulin

Stops in Bordeaux

A - Gare Saint-Jean

B - Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux

C - Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas

D - 137 Rue des Terres de Borde

E - Gare St-Jean

F - Quai de Paludate

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

How far is La Rochelle from Bordeaux?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Bordeaux?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$11

11/19

No data

Today

$17

11/21

$12

11/22

$9

11/23

$12

11/24

$9

11/25

$11

The cheapest trip from La Rochelle to Bordeaux was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $60 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus, 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.