The average train between Calais and La Rochelle takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:11 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 41m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Calais to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Calais to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Calais and La Rochelle is 576.6 km. The road distance is 810 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to La Rochelle Ville via Calais Frethun, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 29m.