The average train between La Rochelle and Zarautz takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Zarautz. 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 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Zarautz. 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 Zarautz at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Zarautz station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
La Rochelle to Zarautz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Zarautz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between La Rochelle and Zarautz is 330 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Zarautz via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 7h 8m.