The average train between La Rochelle and Port-Vendres takes 10h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres. 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 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Port-Vendres. 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 Port-Vendres at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Port-Vendres. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Port-Vendres station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Port Vendres Ville station.
Book your La Rochelle to Port-Vendres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Port-Vendres is 527.8 km. The road distance is 694 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Port Vendres Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne in around 9h 21m.