The average train between La Rochelle and Ponferrada takes 23h 12m and the fastest train takes 22h 54m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from La Rochelle to Ponferrada. 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 6 times a week between La Rochelle and Ponferrada. The earliest departure is at 5:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Ponferrada at 6:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 23h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville station and arriving at Ponferrada station via Bordeaux St Jean station, Hendaye station and Vitoria/Gasteiz station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 12m.
La Rochelle to Ponferrada train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Ponferrada is 590.5 km. The road distance is 905 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Ponferrada via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Vitoria/Gasteiz in around 15h 21m.
