The average train between Ostend and La Rochelle takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 3 times a day between Ostend and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:58 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Ostend to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Ostend to La Rochelle train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and La Rochelle is 636.4 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to La Rochelle Ville via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 4m.