Besançon to La Rochelle Trains

Besançon to La Rochelle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and La Rochelle takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon 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.

8h 45m
Duration: 841 km
Distance: €201
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

7h 40m

€155–257

Besançon to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Besançon and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:03 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:08 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
15h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
6:08 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
15h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
4:06 PM → 10:24 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:26 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
4:06 PM → 10:24 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:26 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
6:08 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
19h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:08 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
4:06 PM → 10:24 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
7:03 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
14h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
4:06 PM → 10:24 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes

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