The average train between Caen and La Rochelle takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. 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 every 4 hours between Caen and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 9:03 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Caen to La Rochelle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
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 Ville station.
Book your Caen to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Caen and La Rochelle is 341.3 km. The road distance is 708 km.
You can take a train from Caen to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 16m.