The average train between La Rochelle and Rennes takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. 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 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Rennes at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 30m • 2 changesWant 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 station and Redon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
La Rochelle to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Rennes is 220.3 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Rennes via Nantes and Redon in around 4h 11m.