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Trip Overview

The average train between Poitiers and La Rochelle takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Poitiers 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.

1h 37m
Duration
145 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Poitiers to La Rochelle train times

Trains run hourly between Poitiers and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poitiers is at 9:48 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 43m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poitiers to La Rochelle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Poitiers to La Rochelle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Poitiers, France and La Rochelle, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville every 2 hours. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route hourly.

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