The average train between Alicante and La Rochelle takes 23h 2m and the fastest train takes 21h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 11:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 9:05 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 8:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 23h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.
Alicante to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Alicante to La Rochelle train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and La Rochelle is 871.1 km. The road distance is 1,495 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to La Rochelle via Madrid Chamartín, San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 16h 44m.