The average train between La Rochelle and Irun takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Irun. 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 Irun. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Irun at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Irun. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Irun station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
La Rochelle to Irun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Irun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Book your La Rochelle to Irun train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between La Rochelle and Irun is 318 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Hendaye via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 4m.