The average train between La Rochelle and Barcelona takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Barcelona. 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 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Barcelona. 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 Barcelona at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Barcelona? 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 La Rochelle to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Barcelona station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
La Rochelle to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your La Rochelle to Barcelona train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between La Rochelle and Barcelona is 594.4 km. The road distance is 847 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Barcelona-Sants via Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne in around 10h 17m.