The average train between Irun and La Rochelle takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Irun 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 every 4 hours between Irun and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Irun is at 6:53 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Irun 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 Irun to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Irun station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Irun to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.
Irun to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Irun to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Irun and La Rochelle is 318 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Hendaye to La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 5h 58m.