The average train between La Rochelle and Chartres takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Chartres. 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 La Rochelle and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Chartres at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Chartres. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Chartres station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
La Rochelle to Chartres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Chartres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Chartres station.
Book your La Rochelle to Chartres train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Chartres is 322.7 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Chartres via Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 4h 37m.