The average train between La Rochelle and Ghent takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Ghent. 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 Ghent. 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 Ghent at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Ghent? 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 Ghent. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Lille Flandres station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
La Rochelle to Ghent train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Ghent is 650.4 km. The road distance is 757 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 16m.