The average train between La Rochelle and Vannes takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Vannes. 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 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Vannes. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Vannes at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Vannes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Vannes station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
La Rochelle to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vannes station.
Book your La Rochelle to Vannes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Vannes is 206.3 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Vannes via Nantes in around 4h 16m.