Travel Information to La Rochelle from Madrid
| 416 miles (671 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $195 - $33 | |
| Bus • $33 (€30) • 13 h 35 min | |
| Train • $195 (€176) • 13 h 4 min | |
| FlixBus or Renfe Viajeros |
Travel 416 miles (671 km) by train or bus to La Rochelle from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Renfe Viajeros among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Madrid to La Rochelle.
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How to get from Madrid to La Rochelle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to La Rochelle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to La Rochelle
Travel to La Rochelle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to La Rochelle.

There are 2 travel options from Madrid to La Rochelle: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to La Rochelle is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to La Rochelle:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Madrid to La Rochelle.
Taking a bus costs $162 (€146) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $195 (€176).
The quickest way to travel between Madrid and La Rochelle is by train, which takes on average 13 h 4 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 13 h 35 min of travel time.
La Rochelle is approximately 416 miles (671 km) away from Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to La Rochelle is:
- 5 buses per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Madrid to La Rochelle as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to La Rochelle:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Madrid to La Rochelle depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to La Rochelle:
- FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Alsa can get you to La Rochelle by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Madrid to La Rochelle for $33 (€30) on Omio.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros or Ouigo for trains to La Rochelle. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Viajeros Madrid to La Rochelle tickets on Omio for $195 (€176).
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to La Rochelle with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to La Rochelle as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to La Rochelle from Madrid.
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