The average train between La Rochelle and Calais takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Calais. 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 La Rochelle and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Calais station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
La Rochelle to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your La Rochelle to Calais train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between La Rochelle and Calais is 576.6 km. The road distance is 795 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 34m.