The average train between Rennes and La Rochelle takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 Rennes and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 7:35 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Rennes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Rennes to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rennes and La Rochelle is 220.3 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 1m.