The average train between La Rochelle and Montbrison takes 12h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Montbrison. 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 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Montbrison. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Montbrison at 5:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Poitiers and take an average of 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 13m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Montbrison? 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 Montbrison. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Montbrison station via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
La Rochelle to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your La Rochelle to Montbrison train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Montbrison is 408.5 km. The road distance is 977 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Montbrison via Poitiers, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 9h 11m.