The average train between Laon and La Rochelle takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Laon to La Rochelle. 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 Laon and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laon is at 9:39 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 11m • 2 changes


5h 58m • 2 changes


5h 23m • 2 changes
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12h 5m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes


6h 37m • 2 changes


5h 57m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Laon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Laon station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Laon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laon station.
Laon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Laon to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Laon and La Rochelle is 519.5 km. The road distance is 611 km.
You can take a train from Laon to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 57m.