The average train between La Rochelle and Rethel takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Rethel. 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 Rethel. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Rethel at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Rethel? 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 Rethel. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Rethel station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
La Rochelle to Rethel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Rethel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Reims station.
Book your La Rochelle to Rethel train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Rethel is 554.8 km. The road distance is 649 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Rethel via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Reims in around 5h 26m.