What is the distance between Pau and La Rochelle?

The distance separating Pau and La Rochelle is 202 miles (326 km).

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

If you're headed to La Rochelle from Pau, chances are that your bus will leave from Arrêt d'autobus Pau and arrive at Gare routière de La Rochelle. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Le Bunker de La Rochelle, Fouras, The Maritime Museum, The Musée des Automates and The Ocean.

Bus Pau to La Rochelle from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pau to La Rochelle on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35am	Technopôle Héliparc	7h 35m	2:10pm	La Rochelle	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:08 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Pau 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 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

202 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $115	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $50	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Pau and La Rochelle?

Stops in Pau

A
Arrêt d'autobus Pau
1 Avenue de l'Université, 64000 Pau, France
B
Gare de Pau
20 Avenue Jean Biray, 64000 Pau, France
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C
Pau - Avenue de l'Université
4 Avenue de l'Université, 64000 Pau, France

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

3.5/511,439 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

3.5/511,157 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 Pau to La Rochelle by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pau 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.

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$66

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$44

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The cheapest trip from Pau to La Rochelle was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $66 for a bus ticket from Pau to La Rochelle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-28.