Cardiff to La Rochelle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and La Rochelle takes 10h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

10h 7m
Duration: 1,155 km
Distance: €400
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

9h 8m

€328–554

Cardiff to La Rochelle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:20 PM → 2:12 PM
Arrives next day
15h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:17 PM
9h 10m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:21 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:23 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:21 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:23 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:21 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:05 PM
8h 58m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 7:27 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 56m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:18 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:27 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 3:22 PM
9h 8m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 10:24 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 8m.

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