The average train between Saint-Malo and La Rochelle takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Malo 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 Saint-Malo and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Malo is at 6:32 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Rennes and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Saint-Malo station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Saint-Malo to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Malo station.
Saint-Malo to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Saint-Malo to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saint-Malo and La Rochelle is 283.7 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from St Malo to La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes in around 5h 4m.