The average train between La Rochelle and Spain takes 12h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Spain. 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 Spain. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Spain at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 12h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Spain. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Spain station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
La Rochelle to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your La Rochelle to Spain train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Spain is 817.4 km. The road distance is 850 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Bordeaux St Jean, Narbonne, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 24m.