The average train between Saumur and La Rochelle takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Saumur 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 Saumur and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saumur is at 10:09 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saumur to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Saumur station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Saumur to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Saumur to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Saumur to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saumur and La Rochelle is 146.8 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Saumur to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 3h 49m.