Train La Rochelle to Alicante from €251 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Alicante takes 23h 22m and the fastest train takes 20h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Alicante. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23h 22m
Duration: 1,495 km
Distance: €251
Average price: Twice daily
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Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
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Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave

16h 38m

€179–406

La Rochelle to Alicante train times

Trains run twice daily between La Rochelle and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Alicante at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 23h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:50 PM → 4:28 PM
Arrives next day
22h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:32 AM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
23h 16m • 4 changes
7:43 PM → 4:28 PM
Arrives next day
20h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:32 AM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
23h 16m • 4 changes
5:50 PM → 4:44 PM
Arrives next day
22h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:32 AM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
23h 16m • 4 changes
5:50 PM → 4:44 PM
Arrives next day
22h 54m • 4 changes
7:43 PM → 10:20 PM
Arrives next day
26h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:32 AM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
23h 16m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 2:45 PM
Arrives next day
22h 39m • 4 changes
5:50 PM → 4:28 PM
Arrives next day
22h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:32 AM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
23h 16m • 4 changes
1:35 PM → 2:45 PM
Arrives next day
25h 10m • 4 changes
5:50 PM → 4:44 PM
Arrives next day
22h 54m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Alicante.

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Distance: 1,495.2 km
Duration: 23h 22m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Alicante, Spain?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, San Sebastian/Donostia, and Madrid Chamartín in around 16h 38m.

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