The average train between La Rochelle and Nîmes takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Nîmes. 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 Nîmes. 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 Nîmes at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 50m • 1 change

7h 55m • 1 change

7h 55m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 40m • 1 change

9h 56m • 1 change

7h 50m • 1 change

7h 55m • 1 change

7h 49m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Nîmes station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
La Rochelle to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Book your La Rochelle to Nîmes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Nîmes is 504.4 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Nimes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 36m.