The average train between Douai and La Rochelle takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Douai 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 Douai and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Douai is at 9:26 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Douai to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Douai station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Douai to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Douai to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Douai to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Douai and La Rochelle is 562.8 km. The road distance is 676 km.
You can take a train from Douai to La Rochelle Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 31m.