The average train between Chars and La Rochelle takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Chars 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 Chars and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chars is at 10:51 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chars to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chars station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Gare Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Chars to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Gare de Chars station.
Chars to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
The distance between Chars and La Rochelle is 405.6 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Gare de Chars to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Gare Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 18m.