The average train between Rotterdam and La Rochelle takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 5 times a day between Rotterdam and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Rotterdam to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Rotterdam to La Rochelle train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and La Rochelle is 760.1 km. The road distance is 918 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 4m.