The average train between Chelles and La Rochelle takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelles 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 4 times a day between Chelles and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelles is at 10:32 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De L'Est and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 34m • 2 changes


3h 56m • 2 changes


3h 58m • 2 changes


5h 9m • 2 changes


4h 34m • 2 changes


3h 58m • 2 changes


5h 9m • 2 changes


5h 34m • 2 changes


4h 34m • 2 changes


4h • 2 changes


4h 3m • 2 changes


4h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelles to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chelles station and arriving at La Rochelle station via La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Chelles to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Chelles to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
The distance between Chelles and La Rochelle is 412.7 km. The road distance is 489 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a week.