The average train between Chartres and La Rochelle takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Chartres and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:50 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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Chartres 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 Chartres to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Chartres to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Chartres to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Chartres and La Rochelle is 322.7 km. The road distance is 552 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to La Rochelle via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 5h 20m.