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The average train between Basel and La Rochelle takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 Basel and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Colmar station and Paris Est station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Basel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Basel and La Rochelle is 680.9 km. The road distance is 783 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to La Rochelle Ville via Colmar, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 6m.
