The average train between Santander and La Rochelle takes 19h 7m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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 Santander and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 19h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Santander to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
Santander to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at La Rochelle station.
The distance between Santander and La Rochelle is 365.7 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Santander to La Rochelle via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 14h 5m.