The average train between La Rochelle and Varetz takes 13h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. 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 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Varetz at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Cenon and take an average of 13h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 Cenon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
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 394 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Varetz via Cenon and Brive-la-Gaillarde in around 6h 2m.