The average train between Cholet and La Rochelle takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cholet 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 Cholet and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cholet is at 6:55 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Clisson and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cholet to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cholet station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Clisson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Cholet to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cholet station.
Cholet to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Cholet to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cholet and La Rochelle is 101.8 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Cholet to La Rochelle Ville via Clisson and La Roche Sur Yon in around 3h 36m.