The average train between La Rochelle and Machecoul takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Machecoul. 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 Machecoul. 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 Machecoul at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Arrives next day

13h 30m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Machecoul. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Machecoul station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
La Rochelle to Machecoul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Machecoul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Machecoul station.
Book your La Rochelle to Machecoul train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Machecoul is 105.3 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Machecoul via Nantes in around 3h 32m.