The average train between Douai and La Rochelle takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. 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 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Douai is at 9:34 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 54m • 2 changes

5h 33m • 2 changesArrives next day


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7h 26m • 2 changesArrives next day


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12h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Douai to La Rochelle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 9m.
Douai to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Douai station.
Douai to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Douai to La Rochelle train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Douai and La Rochelle is 562.8 km. The road distance is 673 km.
You can take a train from Douai to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 30m.