Train Chartres to La Rochelle from €137 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chartres and La Rochelle takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres 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.

5h 22m
Duration: 552 km
Distance: €137
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

5h 20m

€89–200

Chartres to La Rochelle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chartres and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Chartres is at 9:14 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

1:36 PM → 6:17 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
3:36 PM → 8:27 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 10:24 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
8:48 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
12h 59m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:35 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
3:36 PM → 8:27 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
4:54 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 58m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:54 AM → 3:17 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 4:18 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
1:36 PM → 6:17 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 8:10 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

4:51 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
1:36 PM → 6:17 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

8:06 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:36 PM → 6:17 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 8:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

8:06 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 4:18 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 8:27 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:35 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 8:27 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 10:24 PM
4h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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