The average train between Arcachon and La Rochelle takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Arcachon 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 every 3 hours between Arcachon and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arcachon is at 9:03 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Arcachon station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Arcachon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Arcachon to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Arcachon and La Rochelle is 167 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Arcachon to La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 4h 14m.