The average train between La Rochelle and Santes takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Santes. 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 Santes. 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 Santes at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 26m • 3 changes



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6h 47m • 3 changes



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6h 20m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Santes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Santes station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
La Rochelle to Santes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Santes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your La Rochelle to Santes train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Santes is 578.7 km. The road distance is 706 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Santes via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 13m.