The average train between Cherbourg and La Rochelle takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 twice daily between Cherbourg and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 5:54 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Lison and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Cherbourg to La Rochelle train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to La Rochelle train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Cherbourg to La Rochelle train tickets online with Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cherbourg and La Rochelle is 387.1 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to La Rochelle via Lison, Rennes, and Nantes in around 9h 35m.
