The average train between Folkestone and La Rochelle takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Folkestone to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Folkestone to La Rochelle train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Folkestone and La Rochelle is 572.8 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 39m.