The average train between Calais and La Rochelle takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. 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 5 times a day between Calais and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Calais to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville 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 799 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to La Rochelle Ville via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 46m.