The average train between La Rochelle and Rennes takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Rennes. 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 Rennes. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Rennes at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 10m • 1 change
3h 58m • 1 changeArrives next day

10h 53m • 1 change
3h 10m • 1 change
3h 58m • 1 changeArrives next day

10h 53m • 1 change
3h 10m • 1 change
3h 58m • 1 changeArrives next day

12h 53m • 1 change
4h 15m • 1 change
3h 58m • 1 changeArrives next day

14h 52m • 1 change
4h 2m • 1 change
6h 11m • 1 change
4h 54m • 1 changeArrives next day

10h 53m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Rennes? 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 Rennes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Rennes station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
La Rochelle to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Book your La Rochelle to Rennes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Rennes is 220.3 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Rennes via Nantes in around 3h 46m.