The average train between Caen and La Rochelle takes 9h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 3 times a day between Caen and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:14 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Caen to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
Caen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Caen to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Caen and La Rochelle is 341.3 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Caen to La Rochelle via Le Mans and Nantes in around 6h 20m.