The average train between Pontarlier and La Rochelle takes 21h 48m and the fastest train takes 17h 19m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Pontarlier 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 6 times a week between Pontarlier and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 11:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:29 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Frasne and take an average of 21h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
Pontarlier to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Frasne station.
Pontarlier to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Pontarlier to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Pontarlier and La Rochelle is 579.9 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to La Rochelle Ville via Frasne, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 29m.
