The average train between La Rochelle and Cholet takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Cholet. 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 Cholet. 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 Cholet at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at La Roche Sur Yon and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Cholet? 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 Cholet. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Cholet station via La Roche-sur-Yon station and Clisson station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
La Rochelle to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cholet station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Cholet is 101.8 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Cholet via La Roche Sur Yon and Clisson in around 3h 25m.