The average train between Ghent and La Rochelle takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. 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 5 times a day between Ghent and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:36 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Lille Flandres station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
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 TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Ghent and La Rochelle is 650.4 km. The road distance is 757 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Rochelle Ville via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 59m.