The average train between Le Mans and La Rochelle takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Le Mans 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 Le Mans and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Le Mans is at 9:54 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Le Mans station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Le Mans to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Mans station.
Le Mans to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Le Mans to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Le Mans and La Rochelle is 228.8 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Le Mans to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 2m.