The average train between Madrid and La Rochelle takes 16h 32m and the fastest train takes 13h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:48 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 16h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
Madrid to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Madrid to La Rochelle train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and La Rochelle is 671.4 km. The road distance is 994 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to La Rochelle Ville via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 53m.
