The average train between La Rochelle and Varetz takes 13h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Varetz. 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 Varetz. 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 Varetz at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 13h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Varetz? 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 Varetz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Varetz station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
La Rochelle to Varetz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Varetz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
Book your La Rochelle to Varetz train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Varetz is 229.2 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Varetz via Bordeaux St Jean and Brive La Gaillarde in around 7h.