The average train between Gare de Rennes and La Rochelle takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Gare de Rennes 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 Gare de Rennes and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gare de Rennes is at 8:35 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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13h 53m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Gare de Rennes 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 Gare de Rennes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gare de Rennes station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Gare de Rennes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Gare de Rennes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Gare de Rennes to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Gare de Rennes and La Rochelle is 219.4 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to La Rochelle Ville via Nantes in around 4h 2m.