The average train between La Rochelle and Rome takes 22h 12m and the fastest train takes 20h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Rome. 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 twice daily between La Rochelle and Rome. The earliest departure is at 10:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 22h 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 Rome. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Rome station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
La Rochelle to Rome train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Rome train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your La Rochelle to Rome train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Rome is 1,187.9 km. The road distance is 1,920 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Roma Termini via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 17m.