The average train between Bretenoux and La Rochelle takes 12h and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Bretenoux 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 Bretenoux and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bretenoux is at 6:06 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Brive La Gaillarde and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 44m • 2 changes


9h 29m • 2 changes
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18h • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes


9h 29m • 2 changes
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18h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bretenoux to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bretenoux station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Bretenoux to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bretenoux Biars station.
Bretenoux to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Bretenoux to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Bretenoux and La Rochelle is 271.1 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Bretenoux Biars to La Rochelle via Brive La Gaillarde and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 7h 31m.