The average train between Madrid and La Rochelle takes 18h 37m 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 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 18h 37m. 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 Chamartín station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Irun station and Bordeaux St Jean station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
Madrid to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Madrid and La Rochelle is 671.4 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to La Rochelle Ville via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 1m.
