The average train between Reading and La Rochelle takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 every 4 hours between Reading and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Reading to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Reading to La Rochelle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and La Rochelle is 588.7 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Reading to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 36m.