The average train between Ghent and La Rochelle takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 Ghent and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:41 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Ghent to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Ghent to La Rochelle train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and La Rochelle is 650.4 km. The road distance is 832 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 41m.