The average train between La Rochelle and Laval takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Laval. 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 Laval. 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 Laval at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Laval. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Laval station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
La Rochelle to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Laval station.
Book your La Rochelle to Laval train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Laval is 214.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Laval via Nantes in around 4h 23m.