The average train between La Rochelle and Varetz takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. 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 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Varetz. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Varetz at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Poitiers and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 29m • 3 changes
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14h 1m • 3 changes
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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 Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
La Rochelle to Varetz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville 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) and TGV inOui.
The distance between La Rochelle and Varetz is 229.2 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Varetz via Poitiers, Limoges Benedictins, and Brive La Gaillarde in around 8h 4m.