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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from La Rochelle to Bilbao. Traveling by bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao usually takes around 8 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 218 mi (352 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 55m |
| Cheapest price | €44.87 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from La Rochelle to Bilbao?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from La Rochelle to Bilbao. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4 | 8h 56m | €48.19 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from La Rochelle to Bilbao, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 56 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 352 kilometers from La Rochelle to Bilbao. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 00:00 and the last bus leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all buses from La Rochelle to Bilbao, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in La Rochelle?
Main departure station: La Rochelle
Most buses depart from the main station in La Rochelle.
All bus stations in La Rochelle:
La Rochelle
Where does the bus arrive in Bilbao?
Main arrival station: Bilbao Bus Station
All buses from La Rochelle arrive at one main station in Bilbao.
Bus stations in Bilbao:
Bilbao Bus Station
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