The average train between Calais and La Rochelle takes 8h 43m 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 every 4 hours 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Lille Flandres station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
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 TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Calais and La Rochelle is 576.6 km. The road distance is 683 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 39m.