The average train between Laval and La Rochelle takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Laval 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 4 times a day between Laval and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 9:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laval is at 8:14 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14h 52m • 1 change

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3h 46m • 1 change

4h 9m • 1 change

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4h 9m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Laval to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Laval station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Laval to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laval station.
Laval to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Laval to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Laval and La Rochelle is 214.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Laval to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 22m.