The average train between Cherbourg and La Rochelle takes 12h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. 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 3 times a day between Cherbourg and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Caen and take an average of 12h 47m. 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 Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
Cherbourg to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Cherbourg to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cherbourg and La Rochelle is 387.1 km. The road distance is 659 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to La Rochelle Ville via Caen, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 7h 34m.