The average train between La Rochelle and Sète takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Sète. 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 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Sète. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Sète at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 40m • 2 changes

7h 17m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changes

7h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Sète? 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 Sète. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Sète station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
La Rochelle to Sète train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Sète train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Sete station.
Book your La Rochelle to Sète train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Sète is 490.2 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Sete via Bordeaux St Jean and Beziers in around 8h 16m.