The average train between La Rochelle and Cherbourg takes 11h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Cherbourg. 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 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
La Rochelle to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your La Rochelle to Cherbourg train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Cherbourg is 387.1 km. The road distance is 659 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cherbourg via Nantes, Le Mans, and Caen in around 7h 23m.