The average train between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 14h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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 twice daily between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 14h 34m. 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-Octeville. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
La Rochelle to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your La Rochelle to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-Octeville is 388.1 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Cherbourg via Nantes, Rennes, and Lison in around 9h 14m.
