The average train between Port-Vendres and La Rochelle takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Port-Vendres 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 4 times a day between Port-Vendres and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port-Vendres is at 6:39 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Narbonne and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Port-Vendres 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.
No, there is no direct train from Port-Vendres to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Port-Vendres station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Port-Vendres to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Port Vendres Ville station.
Port-Vendres to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Port-Vendres to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Zou! Lignes Express Régionales.
The distance between Port-Vendres and La Rochelle is 527.8 km. The road distance is 694 km.
You can take a train from Port Vendres Ville to La Rochelle Ville via Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 11m.