The average train between La Rochelle and Madrid takes 16h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Madrid. 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 twice daily between La Rochelle and Madrid. 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 Madrid at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 16h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Madrid. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville station and arriving at Madrid Chamartín station via Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
La Rochelle to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Madrid is 671.4 km. The road distance is 866 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Madrid Chamartín via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Irun, and Irun in around 13h 23m.
